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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is slightly less expensive and boasts a good balance for general use with its IPS screen and decent battery life. It is also lighter, making it more portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, while slightly pricier, offers a higher resolution OLED display with better colors, making it superior for tasks that benefit from higher screen quality like photo editing or watching videos. However, the ASUS has a shorter battery life and is a bit heavier, which could be a downside for frequent travelers. Both have similar storage, RAM, and powerful Intel processors, with the ASUS having a slight edge in graphics due to its dedicated Nvidia GPU, which can be better for light gaming or graphics work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
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 14X for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 has a screen that offers clear images and comfortable brightness, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X elevates the experience with even sharper visuals and further enhanced brightness. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops present vibrant and accurate colors essential for detail-oriented tasks, but the ASUS Zenbook 14X leads with a broader color spectrum. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their lower refresh rates do not provide the fluid motion necessary for optimal gameplay and smooth rendering of fast-moving images.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 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 14X are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is recognized for its excellent portability and impressive battery life, making it a solid choice for day-to-day tasks and on-the-go usage, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X features a superior OLED screen and dedicated graphics, offering richer visuals and better performance for media-rich applications, at the cost of slightly reduced battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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 ASUS Zenbook 14X and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 uses an integrated graphics unit (Intel Iris Xe), which can handle light gaming but isn't as strong as dedicated GPUs for demanding 3D games, and it has a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not preferred for high-paced games that benefit from smoother visuals. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook 14X comes with a dedicated Nvidia MX550 graphics card, providing better performance for gaming and 3D applications, and it features a higher refresh rate of 90Hz, offering a more fluid experience during gameplay or while working with fast-moving visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its strong CPU, ample RAM, and integrated GPU, offers balanced performance and efficiency for engineering and design applications, aided by good screen quality and color accuracy, while also being lighter for enhanced portability. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X includes a slightly more powerful CPU, a dedicated GPU, and a superior OLED screen providing better visual detail and color, at the expense of being heavier and having a shorter battery life, which may impact its portability for some users.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Acer Swift Go 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 14X 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.
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 14X has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Cost
$793
$777
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Zenbook 14X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $777 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.25" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.71" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 63 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 | Yes | |
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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PCMag
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 14X
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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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