Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
41.5Performance73.1
30.8Display74.3
52.4Battery92.2
80.8Portability53.6
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.1 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and battery (+40). 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 54
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.14 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 52
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16.2 ″+12% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Apple M4 Pro 20-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 | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 3,836+65%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 22,509+79%Top 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 100 Wh+53% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 17 h+70% |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+38% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+11% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, 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 16 (M4 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sequoia |
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