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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is superior due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card; however, it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Acer Swift Go 14 is more portable, offers better general-use performance, has higher-rated webcam and speaker quality, and longer battery life, making it suitable for routine tasks and travel. It's also typically less expensive but won't handle intensive gaming or demanding engineering and creative applications as well as the Legion. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
  • Excellent portability
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.4
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.2
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.

Screen Quality

6.8
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
3.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Excellent
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$794
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
$1,000
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$1,000

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The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.6
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.6
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Swift Go 14
Legion Pro 5i
7.4
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Swift Go 14Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Acer Swift Go 14Lenovo Legion Pro 5i

GENERAL

Price
$794
$1,000
Release Date
April 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
2.76 lbs5.6 lbs
Width
12.32"14.31"
Depth
8.58"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1355UIntel i7-13700HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
65 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
9/106.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/107/10
Webcam
1440p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
24
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Swift Go 14

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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 Legion Pro 5i

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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."

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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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