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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks like engineering software, the Acer Swift Go 14, with a higher-end processor and more memory, would serve you better despite its higher cost. However, if everyday use and media consumption are more your focus, and you're looking to save money, the ASUS Zenbook 14 may appeal to you with its high-quality OLED display and sufficient processing power for general tasks. The Zenbook is also slightly heavier, so consider if portability is a big factor for you. The Swift Go has a longer battery life, which could be important if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Go 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Go 14 excels due to its stronger CPU and more RAM, which boost overall performance for various tasks, alongside a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader that enhance usability. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook 14, with its high-contrast OLED screen and larger battery capacity, offers a superior visual experience and potentially longer battery life but has less storage and a lower overall portability score as indicated by lower weight and thinner design in the Acer.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 offer screens with clear resolution and ample brightness, making them suitable for daily tasks like browsing and watching videos; the Zenbook excels slightly with a more vibrant display. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the ASUS Zenbook's wider color gamuts, providing a broader spectrum of colors which is crucial for detailed and color-accurate work, though the Acer Swift also performs well. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, resulting in less smooth visuals which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or rendering 3D graphics.
Cost
$793
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which is capable but not optimal for high-end gaming or intensive 3D tasks. While the Zenbook 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate, potentially delivering smoother visuals, its less powerful CPU compared to the Swift Go 14 could affect performance in demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a higher-tier CPU and more RAM, which are crucial for engineering and design tasks that require quick processing and multitasking abilities. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14 comes with a superior OLED screen which has a higher resolution and better color accuracy, important for design accuracy and detail, but it has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which may affect performance in complex engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to have excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Acer Swift Go 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Go 14
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Mark Knapp | May 2023
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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