Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
41.5Performance65.5
30.8Display29.8
52.4Battery55.3
80.8Portability79.6
4 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and battery (+3). 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)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 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 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- 80% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,330
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 12,600
- 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 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 4,195+80%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 16,995+35%Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 67 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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