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Updated March 22, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 is a more budget-friendly option, yet still offers decent everyday performance; if saving money is a top priority and you use the laptop for general tasks like web browsing or document editing, it could serve you well. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 typically costs more due to its robust build quality, better performance, and extra features that are beneficial for business and professional use, such as stronger security features and a more durable design. If your work involves more demanding tasks or you need a laptop that can handle tougher conditions, the ThinkPad X13 might be the better investment. Keep in mind that the ThinkPad may also have a better keyboard and trackpad experience, which can be important if you type a lot. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is more lightweight and has a long battery life, making it a suitable option for those prioritizing portability and usage on the go, although screen quality and speaker performance may not be as refined. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while slightly heavier, offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and better screen quality, ideal for more demanding general use tasks, and it's known for its excellent keyboard, but this may come at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, caters well to demanding engineering software, while its high-quality GPU and screen enhance design tasks, but it trades off some portability due to its build. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, although also equipped with a robust CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering applications, is more portable and has a reputedly comfortable keyboard, which could benefit long hours of work despite a slightly less superior speaker system and operational noise level.
Content Creation
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
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
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, display quality is crucial; both the Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offer commendable resolution and brightness, making them suitable, but their panel type furthers their appeal by providing clear and vibrant visuals, important for everyday tasks like web browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, accurate color representation is key, and both laptops suffice in this regard with competent coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications requiring fluid motion, the lower refresh rates of their screens make the Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 less ideal, although their resolution and panel type remain adequate for moderately immersive experiences.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$1,459
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,459.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while both suitable for casual gaming and some 3D tasks, are limited by their modest GPUs and standard screen refresh rates, which can't deliver the high-end graphics performance or the smoothest visual experience that dedicated gaming or high-end 3D design laptops offer. However, they both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, which should suffice for less demanding games and 3D modeling applications where top-tier graphical fidelity and the highest refresh rates aren't a necessity.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to have excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $1,459 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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