Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
41.5Performance42.4
30.8Display38.4
52.4Battery99.3
80.8Portability51.3
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)7 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+8). 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 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.13 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 52
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 53% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 65 Wh
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16.3 ″+12% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 10% | 2,418+4%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 36% | 13,656+8%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 100 Wh+53% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+38% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+20% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 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) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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