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Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch: Comparison
Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch refresh rate compared
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 90 Hz against Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 120 Hz, which puts Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 25% ahead.
Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch: which one fits your build
Buy the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 for value-focused OLED buyers, though it is not built for Thunderbolt users and RAM upgraders. The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch is the one to take for long battery life for all-day creative or office work, though it is not the pick for anyone who wants to add RAM or storage later. It also earns its place with buyers who want the XDR display and active cooling over the Air. Avoid it for buyers who need the Pro or Max chip's extra CPU/GPU cores. Our rating of the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 (8.1/10): the Swift Go 14 offers a Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 14 inch 2880 by 1800 OLED screen in a 1.32 kg body. The 65Wh battery and 512GB SSD make it a good pick for buyers who want a sharp display in a portable laptop. The memory is soldered with no free slots, and there is no Thunderbolt. If you plan to connect fast external storage or a dock, check the available ports first.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, vram, graphics switching and ram capacity are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads acer-swift-go-14-2024 on the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 versus macbook-pro-14-m5 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch.
Is the Memory Soldered the same on the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Acer
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple
Series
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Swift Go 14
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- MacBook Pro 14
Series ID
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- acer-swift-go-14-2024
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- macbook-pro-14-m5
SKU Name
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 (Ultra 5 125H, 16GB, 512GB)
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- M5 / 16GB / 512GB
Region Sold
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Global
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Global
Laptop Class
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Thin and Light
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Thin and Light
Release Year
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 2024
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 2025
Operating System
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Windows 11 Home
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- macOS
Weight
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 1.32 kgBest
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 1.55 kg
CPU Brand
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Intel
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple
CPU Model
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Core Ultra 5 125H
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple M5
CPU Cores
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 14Best
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 10
GPU Brand
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Intel
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple
GPU Model
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Apple M5 GPU (10-core)
VRAM
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 0 GB
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Integrated Only
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 16 GB
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- LPDDR5X
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Unified Memory
Memory Form Factor
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Soldered
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- On Package Unified
Memory Soldered
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Yes
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 0
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 0
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
Storage Slots
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 1
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
Storage Slots Free
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 0
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- M.2 2280
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Soldered
SATA Bay Present
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- No
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- No
Storage Capacity
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 512 GB
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- NVMe SSD
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Soldered NVMe
Display Size
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 14 inches
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 14.2 inches
Resolution Width
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 2880 px
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 3024 px
Resolution Height
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 1800 pxBest
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 1964 px
Refresh Rate
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 90 Hz-25%
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- OLED
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Liquid Retina XDR
Brightness Condition
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- Vendor Unstated
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- SDR Sustained Full Screen
Touchscreen
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- No
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- No
Battery Capacity
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- 65 Wh
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- 72.4 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- None
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
- WiFi 6E
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 90 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14 | Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Acer Store | View on Acer Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The Swift Go 14 offers a Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 14 inch 2880 by 1800 OLED screen in a 1.32 kg body.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The 14 inch MacBook Pro with M5 offers 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a Liquid Retina XDR display at 1000 nits and 120Hz.