Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
41.5Performance54.1
30.8Display39.9
52.4Battery73.3
80.8Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+13). 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 36
- 44% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 52
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 83% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz+83% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | 2,856+23%Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | 17,201+37%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 80 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+44% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+41% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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