A Review of the Affordable and Versatile Acer Swift Go 14 Multi-Touch Laptop

At less than $1,000, the Acer Swift Go 14 is an appealing option for creatives looking for a laptop that will not break the bank. Can it meet the demands of professional users? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect.

Coming to you from Matthew Moniz, this great video review takes a look at the Acer Swift Go 14 Multi-Touch laptop. Despite its relatively compact footprint and affordable price, the Swift Go 14 still comes with a nice range of features, including:

Performance:

  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    • CPU Configuration: 16-Core (6 Performance Cores up to 4.8 GHz, 8 Efficiency Cores up to 3.8 GHz, 2 Low Power Efficiency Cores up to 2.5 GHz)
    • L3 Cache: 24 MB
  • GPU: Intel Arc Graphics (8-Core)
  • RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5x (Onboard)
  • Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD

Display:

  • Type: 14" IPS-Type LCD Touchscreen
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:10
  • Brightness: Max 400 nits/cd/m²
  • Color Gamut: 100% sRGB

Connectivity:

  • Inputs/Outputs:
    • 2 x USB-C (USB4)
    • 2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    • 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support
  • Bluetooth: 5.3
  • Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC

Audio/Video:

  • Built-In Speakers: 2
  • Built-In Microphones: 2
  • Webcam: 1440p

Battery:

  • Type: Lithium-Ion

Keyboard & Mouse:

  • Keyboard: Built-In Chiclet-Style Keyboard
  • Pointing Device: TouchPad with OceanGlass technology

Security:

  • Features: Fingerprint Reader, Kensington Lock Slot

Physical Specs:

  • Dimensions: 12.32 x 8.58 x 0.59 inches / 31.29 x 21.79 x 1.5 cm
  • Weight: 2.91 lb / 1.32 kg

While the Swift Go 14 certainly has some compromises to get to that price level, it's worth a look for anyone who wants a reasonably balanced option. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Moniz. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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