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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is more affordable and offers good battery life, making it suitable for general use, with a decent display and portability. However, if you're looking for higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering tasks, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 would be the better choice despite being more expensive, as it has a more powerful processor, dedicated graphics card, and a high refresh rate display, although it is heavier and slightly larger, which could affect portability. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, ideal for multitasking and running multiple applications smoothly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Acer Swift Go 14 because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is key for rendering graphics, and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz offering smoother motion, compared to the Swift Go's less capable integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and lower 60 Hz refresh rate. While both have high-quality screens and capable CPUs, the Alienware's superior GPU and refresh rate make it the more appropriate choice for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is suited for engineering and design due to its substantial RAM, capable CPU and a screen with good color accuracy, but the integrated GPU may limit performance with graphics-intensive tasks. In contrast, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a more powerful CPU, a high-end dedicated GPU for better handling of demanding engineering and 3D design software, and a higher brightness and color-accurate screen, although it is heavier and may have louder operating noise, making it less portable and potentially more disruptive in quiet environments.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 offer screens with ample resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks and video consumption. With regards to engineering and design work, their displays cover a broad range of colors, essential for accurate visual representations needed in creative professions. However, their lower refresh rates limit their effectiveness for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother visuals provided by higher refresh rates are necessary for an optimal experience.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$794
$1,201
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a good balance for general use with a decent CPU, RAM, a high-resolution touch-enabled screen, lightweight design, and long battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while it hosts superior CPU and GPU performance and a higher screen refresh rate which is ideal for gaming and intensive tasks, is heavier and potentially offers a shorter battery life, which might decrease its portability compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Acer Swift Go 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
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 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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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | Dell Alienware x14 R1 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$794 | $1,201 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 10.34" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-12700H | |
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 | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 411 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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