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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a good balance for general use with a focus on portability and a slightly lower price, making it suitable for everyday tasks and those who are often on the move. It has an integrated GPU, which is enough for basic tasks but not for intensive 3D or machine learning applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while less portable due to its larger screen and heavier weight, offers a dedicated graphics card and a higher screen resolution with a better refresh rate, catering to those needing better performance in engineering, 3D rendering, machine learning, and even gaming. The Lenovo has slightly better battery life, but the Acer has a higher portability score, so choose the Acer if you prioritize mobility and a lower cost or the Lenovo for demanding tasks and better multimedia experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both feature screens with sufficient resolution, panel quality, and brightness that meet the requirements of general users who seek clarity and visibility for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops offer color accuracy covering a range of color gamuts, which is essential for precision in detail-oriented work, though professionals might seek even higher color fidelity for the most demanding projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens fall short with lower refresh rates, meaning motion might not look as smooth, which is critical for an immersive and responsive experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance of portability, screen quality, and battery life for general users, with moderate weight and decent screen resolution; yet, while its processor and RAM handle everyday tasks well, its integrated graphics may lag behind in demanding visual applications. Contrastingly, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while less portable due to its larger size and weight, provides a superior screen and dedicated graphics card, potentially offering a smoother experience for graphics-intensive tasks and better multitasking with a stronger CPU, at the expense of being less easy to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14's fair gaming and 3D performance comes from its Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe graphics, but with a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, it's less ideal for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro fares similarly, equipped with a more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 120Hz refresh rate, making it better suited for smoother gameplay but it remains within the "fair" range due to its balance with other factors like CPU performance and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a potent combination with an Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, which is very suitable for engineering tasks and ensures good screen quality with its IPS display and high color accuracy; it is also more portable due to its lower weight and smaller screen size.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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