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Updated January 12, 2024·
To help you choose between the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Maypug 15" Laptop, consider your needs. If you prefer a lighter, more portable laptop with a longer battery life for everyday tasks like web browsing and office applications, the Acer Swift Go 14 may be the better choice, albeit at a higher cost. On the other hand, if you're looking for a larger screen, potentially better performance for heavy tasks like gaming, or 3D and machine learning projects, the Maypug 15" might be more suitable, keeping in mind it may be less portable and have a shorter battery life. Remember, you're balancing cost with your specific needs for performance, portability, and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- The Maypug 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Go 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
5.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a higher quality display which contributes to a better experience for general use compared to the Maypug 15" Laptop's basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and a lower resolution screen. Additionally, the Acer's lighter weight, more compact design, and longer battery life make it more portable and practical for daily tasks than the Maypug, which is bulkier and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.2
5.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is suited for engineering and design use because it comes with a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB RAM, and an Iris Xe GPU, which, along with its high-quality screen, supports more demanding tasks and better visual detail. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop's lesser Celeron processor, limited 8GB RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics, along with a lower resolution display, make it less capable of handling the intensive computing and multitasking typical in engineering and design software.
Content Creation
7.6
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers a bright and high-resolution display which makes it easier on the eyes and more enjoyable to view content, while the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower resolution and brightness provide a less sharp and dimmer viewing experience. In the realm of engineering and design, the Acer's display supports wider color gamuts, ensuring that colors are more accurately represented, an essential feature for precision work, whereas the Maypug's limited color range can lead to less accurate color depiction. When it comes to 3D tasks and gaming, the Acer's display falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, while the Maypug, although also not optimized for these tasks, suffers the same issue.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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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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.
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