Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
41.5Performance51.1
30.8Display31.8
52.4Battery94.7
80.8Portability32.7
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and performance (+10). Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 33
- 49% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 52
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 48% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 65 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,699+16%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,815+10%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 96 Wh+48% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+49% | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+34% | 22.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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