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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance of cost, battery life, portability, and adequate performance, with its lightweight design and long battery life being assets for mobile users. However, the Eluktronics RP-15, while pricier and heavier, delivers superior performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, gaming, and engineering applications due to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also features a higher resolution screen, ideal for detailed work and entertainment, but this may impact battery life unfavorably. If your primary concern is performance for demanding applications, the RP-15 stands out, but for everyday portability and value, the Acer Swift may be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The Eluktronics RP-15 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the Acer Swift Go 14, primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which result in smoother visuals and improved performance in graphically demanding tasks. While both laptops have similar screen quality, the RP-15's superior GPU and refresh rate make it better suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics RP-15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Eluktronics RP-15 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a higher resolution screen, which can handle demanding engineering and design tasks more effectively than the Acer Swift Go 14 with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics. However, the Acer is lighter and thus more portable, with a touchscreen and a very good keyboard, making it a viable option for on-the-go engineering work where portability and ease of use are significant considerations.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Eluktronics RP-15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you primarily engage in general computing, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 offer pleasing visuals with their respective resolutions and panel technologies that ensure clear and vibrant displays. When your work involves engineering or design, the Eluktronics RP-15 outshines the Acer with a wider color spectrum providing more accurate color reproduction essential for precise work. However, for gaming or 3D tasks, neither laptop's screen is ideal due to low refresh rates, lacking the smoothness required for high-speed content even though they have decent resolutions and panel types.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Eluktronics RP-15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its lightweight build and longer battery life, is favored for portability and general productivity, enhanced by a solid CPU and sufficient RAM. On the other hand, the Eluktronics RP-15 offers a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, superior screen resolution, and is better suited for more demanding applications, though it trades off some portability and battery life for these performance benefits.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics RP-15 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 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
7.2
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Eluktronics RP-15 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 Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | Eluktronics RP-15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.67" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Eluktronics RP-15
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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."
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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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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