Acer Swift Go 14
Acer Swift Go 14
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.8/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.5/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.6/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.8/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.8/10
PORTABILITY: Excellent—9.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.6/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.9/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 14"
Evaluation
Pros
- Large storage capacity
- Ample RAM for multitasking
- Powerful Intel i7 processor
- Touchscreen with good color coverage
- Portable with excellent portability score
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Speakers quality is fair
- 3D and machine learning performance is fair
- General use screen score is less impressive
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.7
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:4.6
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Software Development:4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:4.4
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use:4.3
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with a capable processor and sufficient RAM, making it smooth for everyday tasks, and its high-quality IPS screen with good color coverage ensures clear and vivid display. Its lightweight design and solid battery life further enhance its suitability for general use, offering a balance of performance and convenience.
Engineering & Design:4.3
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.3
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.2
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.0
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:3.6
The Acer Swift Go 14 is considered fair for gaming and 3D because it sports an integrated GPU, which is less powerful compared to dedicated gaming graphics cards, and it has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which, while sufficient for basic tasks, may not provide the smoothest experience in fast-paced games or high-end 3D applications that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $950 | ||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | ||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | ||
Width | 12.32" | ||
Depth | 8.58" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 0 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 9/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 1440p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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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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