Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
41.5Performance68.2
30.8Display78.4
52.4Battery42.9
80.8Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+27). 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 battery score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 20
- 100% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5 h
- 60% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 31
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 167% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 18 ″+24% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 240 Hz+167% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330 | 3,100+33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600 | 21,000+67% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 90 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+100% | 5 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 380 W+485% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+60% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+53% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Related comparisons
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5VSAcer Swift Go 14 (2024)vs MSI Stealth 16 AI StudioVSAcer Swift Go 14 (2024)vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)VSAcer Swift Go 14 (2024)vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Dell XPS 13 (9350)VS