Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
41.5Performance44
30.8Display41.6
52.4Battery71
80.8Portability76.6
5 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+11). 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 77
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 65 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 15% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,400
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 52
- 60% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 10 h
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+5% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,330Bottom 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+20% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 16 h+60% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.32 kg+2% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+15% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD + IR | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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