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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is more affordable and offers great portability with its lighter weight and smaller screen size, making it suitable for general use and carrying around daily. It also has a higher resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio, perfect for productivity tasks, and supports touch input. However, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it better for 3D rendering, gaming, and engineering purposes, but it's heavier and less portable. The Lenovo also has a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, although it lacks a touchscreen. Both have similar battery life, but the Lenovo is slightly better. The choice depends on whether you prioritize portability and cost (Acer) or performance for intensive tasks and gaming (Lenovo). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is significantly superior to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Acer Swift Go 14. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz compared to the Acer's 60 Hz, which makes on-screen motion smoother and is particularly beneficial for gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with a capable Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics which are suitable for less demanding engineering tasks and design work, and it comes with a high-quality, high-resolution IPS touch screen that supports a wide color gamut, making it a good fit for design work; its lighter weight enhances its portability. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, on the other hand, boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for more intensive engineering applications and rendering tasks, along with a higher refresh rate screen which is ideal for design fluidity, but with increased weight, making it less portable.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 both offer suitable resolution and brightness with a panel type that provides clear images and good color representation, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, where precise color representation is key, both laptops have screens that can accurately display a wide range of colors, meeting professional standards for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both laptops mean less fluid motion and slower response times, which can be disadvantageous for fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D rendering.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$793
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance of efficient CPU performance, adequate RAM, and high screen quality within a lightweight and portable form factor, along with a long battery life suitable for daily tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" provides a potent CPU, ample RAM, and a quality display with a focus on gaming; although it's less portable due to its larger size and weight, it features a dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for an enhanced visual experience, with battery life that still supports extended use.
Content Creation
7.6
7.7
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 Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.5
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 Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
7.6
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Legion Slim 7 15.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Go 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $1,200 | ||
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 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.92" | |
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 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 71 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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."
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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