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Review: Acer Swift Go 14

We took Acer Swift Go 14 for a spin and found out why it’s a strong contender for creative professionals

For professionals who demand a laptop with high performance, portability, and advanced features, the Acer Swift Go 14 may be your choice. The introduction of the 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor, paired with Intel Arc graphics, sets a new standard for laptops. This combination offers a remarkable 47 per cent performance boost.

At the heart of the Swift Go 14 is the Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor, which enhances performance and improves power efficiency. This means one can work longer without worrying about battery life, which is impressive at up to 12.5 hours (Practical use for me yielded 11.5+ hours of battery life which is quite commendable). The laptop’s ability to seamlessly handle heavy-duty applications is complemented by up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 DRAM and up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, ensuring ample space and speed for all needs.

Advanced graphics and visuals

The inclusion of Intel Arc graphics with XeSS AI-enhanced upscaling and Xe media engine ensures vibrant visuals and smoother framerates. This is particularly beneficial for professionals who rely on high-quality graphics for presentations, video editing, or other multimedia tasks. The Swift Go 14’s 16:10 ultra-smooth 90Hz OLED display offers vivid colour accuracy and deep blacks, which is especially beneficial for those who work in jobs that require high colour accuracy (for creative professionals like video editors, designers, artists etc.). Additionally, the cinema-grade 100 per cent DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification guarantee an exceptional visual experience.

AI-ready and future-proof

As an Intel Evo Edition laptop, the Swift Go 14 is designed to deliver superior performance, responsiveness, and battery life. This makes it an ideal choice for professionals who need a reliable and powerful laptop. The Swift Go 14 is built with the future in mind, integrating Intel’s dedicated AI engine, Intel AI Boost, along with Acer’s own AI solutions. This enables more intuitive and enjoyable AI experiences, making the laptop ready for the possibilities of AI. The seamless interaction across multiple devices, facilitated by Intel Unison, further enhances productivity by creating an integrated experience with features like Swift Connect, extended screen, and universal control.

Productivity is also ensured with the built-in Microsoft Copilot feature. The Copilot feature in Windows 11, accessible via a dedicated Copilot Key, provides centralised generative AI assistance, allowing you to do more, faster, across multiple applications. Using prompts, Copilot can assist with organising discussion points, summarising key actions, providing intelligent suggestions, creating agendas and organising follow-ups – in turn improving the efficiency and productivity of meetings. By giving Copilot quick cues to finish tasks alongside while you work, you can maximise efficiency in Word. Copilot can create draft papers, summarise content, rewrite sections, change a document’s tone, and more.

Acer has also focused on enhancing the communication experience with Acer PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice 2.0. These features leverage Intel AI Boost to provide automatic framing, advanced background blur, and gaze correction for video calls, along with AI algorithms to suppress unwanted background noise. This ensures distraction-free audio and sharper images, making virtual meetings more engaging and productive.

Connectivity and convenience

The Swift Go 14 excels in connectivity, offering 2 USB Type C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4) ports, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth LE Audio, and a MicroSD slot. These essential connections keep your productivity powered on, whether you’re in the office or on the go. The laptop’s thin and light aluminium body, fully extendable 180° hinge, and a 44 per cent larger multi-control touchpad add to its convenience and portability.

With its next-gen Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor, Intel Arc graphics, and a suite of AI-enhanced capabilities, this laptop is designed to meet the demands of modern work environments. Whether you’re looking for superior performance, exceptional visuals, or seamless connectivity, the Swift Go 14 delivers on all fronts, making it a worthy investment for any professional.