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Updated January 10, 2024·
It depends on your needs. The Acer Swift Go 14 is more affordable and offers moderate performance suitable for general use with a slightly better battery life, lighter weight, and higher screen brightness. However, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, while more expensive, provides superior performance, especially for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering, and can handle intensive gaming as it has a higher refresh rate and better contrast for the display. Both have touchscreens and similar portability. If you plan on doing more demanding tasks or prefer a better display, go for the ASUS. If budget and general use are your priorities, the Acer will suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is a respectable in general use due to its lightweight design, strong battery performance, and excellent portability, making it a good fit for everyday tasks that require moving around. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out with its higher RAM and storage capacity, stronger CPU, superior screen quality with OLED display and higher resolution, but at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life, which makes it less convenient for on-the-go usage yet better suited for more demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outshines the Acer Swift Go 14 in engineering and design use primarily because it boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, higher resolution with an OLED display for superior screen quality, and a stronger GPU, all of which are crucial for intensive computing tasks. Conversely, the Acer Swift Go 14, while competent, offers less power and screen quality, but gains an edge in portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a more travel-friendly option albeit less suited for demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
7.6
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
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
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers an adequate blend of resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels with sharper visuals and higher brightness, enhancing user experience. For engineering and design, both laptops provide a good range of color with the ZenBook likely offering wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work. However, neither laptop is ideal for Gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, despite reasonable resolution and panel quality which somewhat support such activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher screen refresh rate and potentially better graphics performance due to its more powerful CPU compared to the Acer Swift Go 14, which has a lower refresh rate and a less capable CPU. While the Acer Swift Go 14 uses an IPS screen, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo features an OLED display, which generally offers superior screen quality, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.74" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.5" | |
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 | 357 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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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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 Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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