Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
41.5Performance91.1
30.8Display74.3
52.4Battery99.5
80.8Portability53.3
2 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+50) and battery (+47). 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 53
- 39% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 52
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 139% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 30,057 vs 12,600
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 4,336+86%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 30,057+139%Top 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 100 Wh+53% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+39% | 2.15 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+11% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Tahoe |
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