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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a laptop that's less expensive with more RAM for multitasking, the Acer Swift Go 14 is a solid choice, and it has a good balance of performance and portability. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs a bit more but offers a high-resolution OLED display, which is superior for vibrant colors and contrast, making it ideal for creative work or entertainment. Keep in mind the ASUS has less RAM, which may affect multitasking. Both have similar storage and capable integrated graphics, but neither is designed for intensive gaming or engineering tasks requiring high-end GPUs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 provides a satisfactory display for standard tasks and engineering/design due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but its limited refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with its high-resolution OLED panel, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it excellent for general use and tasks requiring accurate color representation like engineering and design. However, the Zenbook's OLED screen, while visually stunning, still has a refresh rate that does not meet the demands of high-end gaming and 3D rendering, where smoother motion and quicker image updates are crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 provides a balanced experience for general use with its powerful processor, ample RAM, and IPS screen that's suitable for everyday tasks, along with its lightweight design and long battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, while slightly heavier, offers an exceptional OLED screen with higher resolution and vibrant colors, ideally suiting users who prioritize screen quality and may engage in more visually-demanding applications but don't mind a tradeoff in battery duration. Both laptops boast similar CPU capabilities and sufficient storage, with keyboards and speakers that adequately serve general usage needs, ensuring comfortable typing and acceptable audio quality.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is suitable for engineering and design use due to its capable CPU, ample RAM, and integrated GPU, which support various applications; its screen may not be as high-quality as the ASUS's OLED panel, but it is still adequate for most tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
$794
$825
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $825.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$794 | $825 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.44 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 70 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 376 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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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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 OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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