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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your primary concern is portability and longer battery life, the Acer Swift Go 14 is lighter and has a better battery life. However, if you're looking for a laptop for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Razer Blade 15 with its more powerful graphics card and processor would be the better choice despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. The Razer Blade also has a higher quality display and overall build, but it comes at a higher cost compared to the Acer Swift Go 14. Keep in mind, for general use, both will perform well, but the Acer is more budget-friendly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14, with its integrated Intel graphics, is suitable for less demanding games and 3D tasks, and its standard screen refresh rate supports typical use, whereas the Razer Blade 15 boasts a high-end Nvidia graphics card and a high refresh rate display, catering to a more immersive and smooth gaming experience as well as more complex 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is suitable for engineering and design with a capable CPU and integrated graphics which benefit general productivity and lighter design tasks, but the Razer Blade 15 takes the lead for more intensive work with a higher-end CPU and a powerful dedicated graphics card, as well as boasting a superior screen quality for fine detail work, at the cost of being less portable and potentially louder under load.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, which is ideal for everyday tasks and viewing documents or media, making it suitable for general use and engineering where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. The Razer Blade 15, with its superior color reproduction, adequately supports professional engineering and design work by providing a wide color gamut that ensures precise hues and shades are displayed. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals that don't match the needs of high-speed gaming or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 provides an excellent balance for general use with its capable CPU and RAM, a quality screen, and strong battery life packed in a highly portable body, while its moderate storage and overall good performance in other somewhat important factors like keyboard and speaker quality ensure comfortable daily use. The Razer Blade 15, with a high-performing CPU and abundant RAM, excels in screen quality and has a large storage capacity, but its significant power comes at the cost of reduced battery life and portability, making it less ideal for on-the-go use but a powerful choice for more demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be 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
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Acer Swift Go 14 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.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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