Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Alienware m16 R2
41.5Performance42.1
30.8Display49
52.4Battery86.7
80.8Portability30.4
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+18). 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 30
- 49% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 167% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 38% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 65 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz+167% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 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 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,383+2%Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 12,670+1%Bottom 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 90 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+49% | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+37% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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