Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
41.5Performance42.9
30.8Display31.8
52.4Battery52
80.8Portability61.4
5 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)3 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 48.3 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) and battery (+0). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 61
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 29% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 1.87 kg
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 10,803
- 12% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,330
- 10% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,763+19%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+17%Bottom 36% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+2% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+29% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+12% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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