Asus Swift Go 14 Review

Overview

• New laptop: Asus Swift Go 14 by Acer
• Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors
• Key features: OLED display, powerful performance, thin and lightweight design
• Price: Starts at $799.99
• Presenter: Rup from Silicon

Design

• Built like a tank despite being thin
• No flex, no wobble in the screen
• Minimal ACA logo; all-aluminium chassis
• Chassis lifts up for better airflow and keyboard angle
• 14.9 mm thick, 1.3 kg weight
• Ports: two Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3, Kensington lock, combo jack, micro SD slot
• QHD webcam with physical shutter
• Keyboard: serious layout, small up/down arrow keys, fingerprint scanner in power button
• Dedicated key for Asus Sense app
• Microsoft co-pilot button
• Typing: snappy, good feedback, white backlight
• Big, smooth touchpad with multicontrol functionality for YouTube controls

Display

• 14-inch OLED screen
• 2.8K resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
• 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, 500 nits peak brightness
• True black HDR 500 certification
• Advantages: deep blacks, infinite contrast, vibrant colors
• Dual speakers with DTS:X Ultra support Could be louder.

Performance

• Comes in Intel Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 options
• Reviewed variant: Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (155H)
  • 16 cores: 6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 2 power-efficient cores
  • 22 threads, Max clock speed: 4.8 GHz
  • Intel Arc integrated GPU, Intel AI Boost
• 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 2TB Gen 4 SSD storage
• Strong benchmark scores
• Real-world performance: handles many apps, Chrome tabs, Photoshop
• Casual gaming: good FPS in CS2 at 2.8K, low settings
• Thermals: two fans, two heat pipes, good cooling, SSD slots for 1TB SSD

AI Features

• 100+ apps optimized for Intel AI Boost
• Onboard AI features: depth effect in wallpapers, unique sticker creation, webcam features (auto framing, background blur, eye contact)
• ASUS PureVoice 2.0 for noise reduction in audio

Intel Evo Features

• Instant wake, Wi-Fi 7, fast charging over Type-C
• Asus Sense app for performance profiles and charging options

Battery Life

• 65W battery, 65W Type-C charger
• Battery life: 6-7 hours

Conclusion

• "No Nonsense" laptop
• Solid build, proportionate design, 2.8K OLED panel, Intel Core Ultra processors
• Well-priced at $799.99