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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance of performance and portability with a backlit keyboard and touchscreen display, which makes it a good choice if you frequently interact with your device more hands-on. However, the XPG Xenia 14 is slightly lighter and has better battery life, making it more suitable for long periods away from a power source. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and processor capabilities. If you value a more portable device with longer unplugged use, the XPG Xenia 14 would be a better option. If you prefer a touchscreen and maybe save a little on the purchase price, then the Acer Swift Go 14 would be a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Swift Go 14 and XPG Xenia 14 offer satisfactory visuals with their resolution and brightness making for a clear and vivid display. The panels are likely IPS, providing good color representation and viewing angles which are essential for engineering and design work, albeit with a limited color gamut that may not fully satisfy professional color needs. However, gamers and 3D enthusiasts might find the refresh rates on these laptops lacking, as they are not as high as specialized gaming laptops, which could result in less fluid motion during fast-paced action.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 and the XPG Xenia 14 are fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated GPUs which offer modest gaming capabilities, but can't match the power of dedicated gaming GPUs. Both have the same screen refresh rate and resolution, which are adequate for casual gaming but may not provide the smooth visuals desired by serious gamers.
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is highly suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and Iris Xe graphics while offering a high-quality screen as denoted by a significant Adobe RGB colorspace coverage, which is crucial for color-critical work. The XPG Xenia 14, on the other hand, although it has a less powerful Intel i5 CPU, matches the RAM and graphics capabilities and boasts a high contrast ratio on its screen, which can be particularly important for detailed designs and engineering visuals.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Go 14 and XPG Xenia 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Go 14 and XPG Xenia 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 and Acer Swift Go 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift Go 14 and XPG Xenia 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$793
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $793 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$793 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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."
XPG Xenia 14
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NotebookCheck
Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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