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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is more budget-friendly, yet it still provides respectable performance with good battery life for general use and some light engineering tasks. It's reasonably light and comes with a high-quality IPS screen, but the color accuracy might not be professional-grade. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is pricier but offers a more powerful processor, double the RAM, and a stunning OLED display which is excellent for vibrant colors and deep contrast, ideal for graphics work and color-sensitive tasks. It does this while remaining lightweight and nearly matching the Acer in battery life. It's suitable for more intensive engineering applications and offers a superior build quality but at a higher cost. Both laptops have similar port selection and are convenient for on-the-go use, yet the Dell's premium features may justify its higher price for power users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- The Acer Swift Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- 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
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus outstrips the Acer Swift Go 14 in screen quality with its higher-resolution OLED display and richer colors, along with having double the RAM, which is advantageous for multitasking and more demanding applications. While both laptops are lightweight and offer good portability, the XPS's marginally longer battery life and its more powerful CPU make it better suited for a wider range of general use cases.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a higher RAM capacity and a more powerful CPU than the Acer Swift Go 14, which contributes to its very good suitability for engineering and design use, especially for more demanding tasks that could benefit from additional processing power and memory.
Content Creation
7.6
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a solid display suitable for everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and brightness, but it isn't equipped to handle the high refresh rates needed for smooth gaming and intense 3D applications. The Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out with its higher-resolution screen that provides sharper images and more vibrant colors, essential for precision in engineering and design work, although it similarly lacks the high refresh rate gamers would seek. Both laptops serve general use and professional design well with quality panels and color accuracy, but fall short for gaming due to the lower refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a standard IPS screen with a typical refresh rate, which is fair for gaming and 3D; however, the Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a higher resolution OLED display with significantly better screen contrast and color accuracy, making it more suitable for those activities.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift Go 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$794 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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