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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers a balance between performance and cost, suitable for everyday use and light productivity tasks, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) stands out in performance, build quality, and ecosystem integration, making it ideal for more intensive tasks such as video editing or software development. The MacBook Pro typically offers longer battery life and a higher-resolution display, but this comes at a higher price point. If portability and value for money are priorities, the Acer may be preferable; however, for demanding tasks and a preference for the MacOS experience, investing in the MacBook Pro is advisable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
497.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers a clear, bright display with a resolution that makes text and images sharp, while the MacBook Pro 13 (2022) provides an even higher-quality display with superior brightness and resolution, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the MacBook Pro's screen covers a wider range of color gamuts, ensuring that designers see more accurate colors, which is essential for their work; whereas the Acer Swift Go 14, while adequate, may not represent colors with the same fidelity. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their screens lack the higher refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering, making them less suitable for these intense visual tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Swift Go 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$627
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $627 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
497.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
20.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Go 14 packs a potent CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen which, combined with its light weight, makes it an appealing choice for general use requiring mobility and battery efficiency. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers an outstanding screen quality, best-in-class keyboard, and superior battery life, all in a portable and sleek design with silent, fanless operation, ideal for demanding general use where performance and user experience are prioritized.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Acer Swift Go 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers decent gaming and 3D capabilities due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, yet is limited by a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz; it's suitable for casual gaming but not optimized for high-frame-rate experiences. In comparison, the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) also has a fair 3D performance with its Apple M2 GPU but shares the same refresh rate limitation and has reduced game availability due to MacOS compatibility issues.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Go 14 offers ample RAM and a solid CPU with integrated graphics ideal for multitasking and moderately demanding engineering and design work, while its IPS screen provides decent color coverage and resolution for design clarity.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and Acer Swift Go 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Go 14 to have excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift Go 14 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$627 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.59'' | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.36" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Apple M2 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 20 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 58.2 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 497 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | May 2023
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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