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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is less expensive and more portable, with better battery life, making it suitable for general use and frequent travel. Its performance is geared towards less intensive tasks such as office work and web browsing, with a lighter weight and more compact size. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 is tailored to high-performance activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its superior graphics card and processor. However, it's more costly and heavier, which can affect portability negatively. If your primary need is mobility and everyday tasks, go for the Acer; if it's performance for demanding applications and gaming, pick the HP. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 provides a smoother gaming and 3D experience due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are very important factors in gaming performance and visual fluidity. In contrast, the Acer Swift Go 14, with its Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, offers more modest gaming capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is favorable for engineering and design due to its high-resolution IPS touchscreen suitable for detailed work, complemented by a lightweight design enhancing portability. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 stands out with a powerful AMD processor and superior Nvidia GPU for demanding engineering applications, along with a higher refresh rate screen, although it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and HP Omen 15 both have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that provide clarity and visibility for everyday tasks, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design, their displays cover a wide color range, ensuring accuracy for creative professionals who require precise colors in applications like Adobe RGB and DCI-P3. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from high refresh rates to deliver smooth motion, both laptops fall short, as their screens prioritize color and resolution over fast refresh capabilities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers good general use thanks to its high-quality, touch-enabled 14-inch IPS display, lightweight design, and strong battery life, paired with an Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM that handle everyday tasks smoothly. The HP Omen 15, while also suitable for general use, boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia graphics capable of intensive gaming, comes with a larger 15.6-inch screen and longer battery life but at the cost of less portability due to a heavier build.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and HP Omen 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 HP Omen 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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