Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
41.5Performance30.7
30.8Display26.5
52.4Battery33.3
80.8Portability76.6
7 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 48.3 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+11). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) 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 performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 31 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 77
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,049
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+19% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+30% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.3 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+19% | 18.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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