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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, consider the following: If you need a laptop with a more powerful graphics card for gaming or creative work, the Lenovo with its Nvidia RTX 2050 is designed for this purpose, though it's heavier and has a bulkier build. The Acer, being more portable and lighter, is ideal for everyday tasks and for those who are frequently on the move, but its integrated graphics are not as suited for high-end gaming or video editing. Also, the Acer comes with a higher resolution display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which might be preferable for productivity tasks. If cost is a primary concern and you're looking for a budget-friendly option, the Lenovo offers considerable performance at a lower price point compared to the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 have panels that offer clear visuals and enough brightness to ensure a pleasant viewing experience, but they may not deliver the crispness provided by higher resolutions. In engineering and design, they fall short as their color reproduction may not cover the wider color gamuts necessary for precise color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both lack the high refresh rates that help to avoid motion blur and improve the fluidity of movement, which could impact the overall experience.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$549
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is suited for general use due to its lightweight design, longer battery life, and high-quality screen, supported by a capable CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 also caters to general use with a strong CPU and dedicated GPU, providing more graphic power at the expense of being less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Gaming 3 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate, provides a modest gaming and 3D experience suitable for casual gamers but may struggle with more demanding applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, equipped with a stronger Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a higher 120Hz screen refresh rate, offers smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D tasks, yet might not provide as sharp a display due to its lower screen pixel density.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is suitable for engineering and design due to its solid CPU, ample RAM for multitasking and its high-quality, color-accurate screen, which enhances detailed work in design applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with its powerful CPU and GPU and high-refresh-rate display, can handle engineering simulations and design, with the added advantage of being geared towards gaming, offering better graphical performance which is also useful for rendering tasks. Both laptops have tradeoffs: the Swift Go is more portable with a slightly better keyboard, while the IdeaPad has superior gaming capabilities due to its hardware but is heavier and has a less color-accurate display.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
7.2
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $549 | ||
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 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 60 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 329 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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