Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
41.5Performance41.4
30.8Display29.8
52.4Battery55.3
80.8Portability79.6
6 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) scores 48.3 against 48.4 for Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 13% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 1.51 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,130 vs 2,330
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 23% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 14.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 15.3 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1864 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M3 (8-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Apple M3 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 3,130+34%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+4%Bottom 28% | 12,066Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 67 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+86% | 35 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+13% | 1.51 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 11.5 mm+23% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sonoma |
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