Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64)
The real choice here is the system: the Apple MacBook Air 13 runs macOS and the Acer Swift Go 14 AI runs Windows. Beyond that, the Apple MacBook Air 13 has a sharper screen, while the Acer Swift Go 14 AI has more storage and has an OLED screen.
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Key differences
- Operating system Depends on you
They run different systems: the Apple MacBook Air 13 runs macOS and the Acer Swift Go 14 AI runs Windows. Pick the one that runs the apps you rely on.
- Storage Acer Swift Go 14 AI wins
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Acer Swift Go 14 AI wins
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Apple MacBook Air 13's LCD.
- Sharpness Apple MacBook Air 13 wins
The Apple MacBook Air 13's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
- Ports Acer Swift Go 14 AI wins
Only the Acer Swift Go 14 AI has HDMI and USB-A.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13 if…
- You own an iPhone or prefer a Mac: it runs macOS and works smoothly with Apple devices.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2026.
Choose the Acer Swift Go 14 AI if…
- You need Windows programs or want to play PC games: it runs Windows 11, which runs almost anything.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You plug things in: it has HDMI (for TVs and monitors) and USB-A (for older USB accessories).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Acer Swift Go 14 AI leads on performance and ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is ahead on performance.
It has more storage, and the Apple MacBook Air 13 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 8-core GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 0 | — |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI has a slightly bigger screen: 14" against 13.6". The Apple MacBook Air 13 has a sharper screen, while the Acer Swift Go 14 AI has an OLED screen and has a slightly bigger screen.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1664) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | — | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Colour range | Wide colour (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | None |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 18 hours | — |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Charger | — | 100 W |
| Charges via | MagSafe 3 or USB-C | — |
| Fast charging | Fast-charge capable with 70 W or higher USB PD power source | — |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 312.9 x 222.8 x 9.6 mm |
| Materials | 100% recycled aluminium enclosure | aluminium body |
| Colour | Sky Blue | Silver |
| Colours available | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Silver |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has HDMI and USB-A, and the Apple MacBook Air 13 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C; charging, DisplayPort, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s), 1x MagSafe 3 (charging), 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack | 2x USB4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI (version not published) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps | USB4 |
| External displays (max) | 2 | — |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Apple N1 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 or above |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is ahead on extras.
It has Copilot+ AI features, and the Apple MacBook Air 13 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | — |
| Webcam privacy | — | camera shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys, 12 full-height function keys, ambient light sensor | White backlight, AcerSense key, Caps Lock and mic-mute indicators |
| Login | Fingerprint | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | No | — |
| Touchpad | Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing and Multi-Touch gestures | OceanGlass touchpad |
| Speakers | four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | three-mic array with directional beamforming | built-in microphone (count not stated) |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Touch ID | Microsoft Pluton security processor (firmware TPM), Power-key fingerprint reader, Camera shutter |
Software and model
They run different systems, so this comes down to the apps you use.
It is newer, and the Acer Swift Go 14 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) | Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-64) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | MDHH4B/A | NX.JDAEK.001 |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |