Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) vs Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G)
The Acer Swift X 14 AI is the better laptop on paper: it is better for gaming, has a smoother screen and has a sharper screen. Pick the Acer Swift Go 14 AI only if it matters to you that it is lighter.
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Key differences
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Performance
Evenly matched
Both have the power for photo and video editing, with 16 GB of memory each.
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Gaming
Acer Swift X 14 AI wins
The Acer Swift X 14 AI's RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings, while the Acer Swift Go 14 AI's built-in graphics manages light and older games.
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Display
Acer Swift X 14 AI wins
The Acer Swift X 14 AI has the better screen: 14.5" 3K OLED 340 nits 120 Hz against 14" Full HD OLED.
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Battery life
Evenly matched
Similar battery life: a 75 Wh battery against up to 11 hours.
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Connectivity
Acer Swift Go 14 AI wins
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is better connected. Only it has USB-A.
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Portability
Acer Swift Go 14 AI wins
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is easier to carry at 1.29 kg, against 1.57 kg.
Other differences
- Touchscreen Acer Swift X 14 AI wins
Only the Acer Swift X 14 AI has a touchscreen.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Swift Go 14 AI if…
- You'll carry it every day: at 1.29 kg it's easy to take everywhere.
- You plug things in: it has USB-A (for older USB accessories).
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 7 gets more out of a modern router.
Choose the Acer Swift X 14 AI if…
- You play games: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- You play fast games: its 120 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 3K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You like to tap, scroll and sign things on screen: it has a touchscreen.
Full spec comparison
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leads on battery and weight, while the Acer Swift X 14 AI leads on performance and the screen.
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Performance
The Acer Swift X 14 AI is ahead on performance.
It is better for gaming, and the Acer Swift Go 14 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | — | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 90 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8000 | LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Screen
The Acer Swift X 14 AI is ahead on the screen.
The Acer Swift X 14 AI has a slightly bigger screen: 14.5" against 14". It has a smoother screen, has a sharper screen and has a touchscreen, and the Acer Swift Go 14 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14.5" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 3K (2880 x 1800) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 340 nits |
| Colour range | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Pen standard | — | MPP 2.5 (touchpad stylus support) |
Battery and size
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is ahead on battery and weight.
It is lighter, and the Acer Swift X 14 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 11 hours |
| Battery capacity | 75 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Charger | 100 W | 100 W |
| Charges via | — | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.57 kg |
| Dimensions | 312.9 x 222.8 x 9.6 mm | 322.4 x 227.4 x 9.76-17.96 mm |
| Materials | aluminium body | Aluminium |
| Hinge | — | 180-degree lay-flat |
| Colour | Silver | Iron |
| Colours available | Silver | Iron, Titanium Gray |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is ahead on ports and wireless.
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI has USB-A and has Wi-Fi 7, while the Acer Swift X 14 AI has an SD card reader.
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI (version not published) | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one with charging), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x microSD, 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 40Gbps |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 or above | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | — |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | camera shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | White backlight, AcerSense key, Caps Lock and mic-mute indicators | White backlight, AcerSense key, caps lock and mic-mute indicators |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | — | No |
| Touchpad | OceanGlass touchpad | Multi-gesture haptic touchpad (Corning Gorilla Glass), Microsoft Precision, MPP 2.5 stylus support |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers, DTS:X Ultra Audio |
| Microphones | built-in microphone (count not stated) | — |
| Pen | No | Included |
| Security | Microsoft Pluton security processor (firmware TPM), Power-key fingerprint reader, Camera shutter | Microsoft Pluton (firmware TPM), Kensington lock slot, BIOS user/supervisor passwords |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) | Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NX.JDAEK.001 | NX.JA8EK.006 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |