Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
41.5Performance70
30.8Display74.3
52.4Battery70.4
80.8Portability71.6
4 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 71.5 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and performance (+29). 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 72
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 17% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 1.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 52
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,850 vs 2,330
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+2% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,600 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Apple M4 Pro 16-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 3,850+65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 20,500+63% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 72 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 14 h+40% |
| Charging | 65 W | 96 W+48% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+17% | 1.6 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+4% | 15.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 Pro 14 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sequoia |
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