Acer’s refresh of the Swift Go 14 is available in two flavors: the already-released model that is about as a vanilla refresh as you may get, and the upcoming enhanced model that comes with extra options. For those who waited previous the preliminary launch, this new model is shaping as much as be fairly the 

We have had some hands-on time with the upcoming mannequin and it is a factor of magnificence, with nice specs and a beautiful show. Coupled with the greater than inexpensive pricing, this might simply be among the finest skinny and lightweight laptops and greatest low cost laptops round. It appears that evidently Acer has stepped up its sport as its choices are well-balanced.

Acer Swift Go 14: Value and availability

Thus far, the Acer Swift Go 14 has been revealed for the US market, slated to launch in March 2024 for a beginning value of $749.99 (round £588 / AU$1,116). Nevertheless, we do not have official pricing for both the UK or Australian markets right now.

The pricing is sort of good – near finances even – as consumers would be capable to have not less than the current-gen Intel Core Extremely 5 CPU built-in for a low price. Even with increased specs, the pricing would nonetheless be nicely below most Ultrabooks with worse specs.

Acer Swift Go 14: Design

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Acer Swift Go 14 specs

Part	Spec
Show	As much as 14-inch WQXGA+ OLED (2880 x 1880)
CPU	As much as Intel Core Extremely 9 185H
Graphics	As much as Intel Arc Graphics
RAM	As much as 32GB
Storage	As much as 2TB PCIe Four SSD
Port choice	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Sort-C), 1x HDMI port, 1x microSD card reader v6.0, 1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack, 2x USB Sort-A
Weight	1.32kg (2.9 lbs)
Dimensions	12.32 x 8.58 x 0.59 inches; 312.9 x 217.9 x 14.9 mm (WxDxH)

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Probably the most notable function of the Acer Swift Go 14 is its extremely skinny and lightweight design, with a weight below three kilos and a thickness of practically half an inch. It barely weighs something, but has a pleasant steel modern chassis. 

In comparison with the present mannequin, this upcoming mannequin has a notch within the bezel as a result of it being outfitted with a superior 1440p QHD digital camera that produces a powerful picture. It additionally has a privateness shutter, which is helpful – although I want it was a bodily change reasonably than a keyboard key.

The keyboard has a pleasant typing really feel to it with well-sized keys and a beautiful backlight for late-night typing. Its touchpad, fabricated from Gorilla Glass, is responsive and easy to make use of. It additionally options built-in media controls within the touchpad and has ‘Swift’ engraved on the backside nook for a sophisticated contact.

The show is a WQXGA+ OLED (2880 x 1880) display and it appears beautiful, delivering that OLED crispness that few laptops persistently have apart from the Dell XPS collection. And contemplating the worth level, it is a wonderful worth.

Port choice is well-balanced, with Sort-A and Sort-C USB ports, an audio jack, an HDMI port, a micro SD slot, and a Kensington lock for safety. It is lacking an ethernet port – disappointing however not a deal breaker.

Acer Swift Go 14: Efficiency

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The Acer Swift Go 14 is outfitted with the newest Intel Core Extremely CPUs, with as much as an Intel Core Extremely 9 185H to select from. Mixed with the DCI-P3 100% coloration gamut, you could have the proper artistic machine that is in a position to deal with each enhancing and artwork tasks with ease. 

The GPU begins at the usual cellular card however may also be configured to have an Intel Arc GPU, which is a stable finances card which means it could deal with the extra demanding processes of enhancing and high-end software program.

Whereas we do not but have official benchmarks to correctly gauge efficiency, the specs alone are virtually assured to provide consumers far more than their cash’s value.

Acer Swift Go 14: Early verdict

The Acer Swift Go 14 mannequin slated for a March 2024 launch proves that Acer is providing an amazing inexpensive laptop computer. It is not solely for many who want a conveyable machine for productiveness work, however for creatives and editors as nicely. Its superior CPU ought to translate to vital efficiency positive aspects and when you equip it with an Intel Arc GPU, that bolsters its output much more. Its OLED show with a 100% coloration gamut and stable port choice serves to boost an already stable laptop computer.

The true triumph right here is the pricing, which is much cheaper than most different laptops in the marketplace for comparable specs. Contemplating how costly most Home windows laptops have been for the previous a number of years, it is a breath of contemporary air to have one so well-priced. That is positively a laptop computer to stay up for, when you ignore the bare-bones model that is already out to market.