Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
The Verdict
Acer's Swift Go 14 excels as a portable ultrabook with its premium 14-inch OLED display delivering 500 nits brightness, 90Hz refresh rate, and exceptional color accuracy, paired with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and 16GB LPDDR5x RAM. Lenovo's IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 offers a larger 16-inch 2.5K IPS screen, stronger Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 16-core configuration, superior port selection including SD card reader, expandable storage, and longer battery life at 11 hours. Portability favors Acer at 1.32kg versus Lenovo's 1.98kg, though the larger Lenovo suits desktop replacement needs better. Display quality edges toward Acer's OLED technology despite lower nits, while performance slightly favors Lenovo's higher-tier processor. For mobile professionals prioritizing thinness and display quality, choose the Swift Go 14. Those needing expandability, larger workspace, and stronger processing power should select the IdeaPad Pro 5i 16.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) if…
- →OLED display at $799 is exceptional value with vivid colors
- →Intel Core Ultra with NPU for AI-accelerated workloads
- →Lightweight at 1.32 kg for easy portability
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 if…
- →Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- →2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- →Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
Pros
- OLED display at $799 is exceptional value with vivid colors
- Intel Core Ultra with NPU for AI-accelerated workloads
- Lightweight at 1.32 kg for easy portability
- Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast peripherals and displays
- 90Hz refresh rate is smoother than typical 60Hz panels
Cons
- OLED panel reduces battery life compared to IPS option
- Speakers are average quality for the price
- No discrete GPU for gaming or GPU-intensive tasks
- Fan can be audible during heavy workloads
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16
Pros
- Strong Intel Core Ultra 7 performance at an accessible price
- 2.5K 120Hz IPS display is excellent for the tier
- Full port suite including SD card and USB-A
- Upgradeable RAM and SSD
- 84 Wh battery supports all-day use
Cons
- Plastic base panel feels less premium
- Display brightness of 350 nits is modest
- No discrete GPU on base model
- Fans audible under sustained workloads
- Heavier than comparable ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid with plastic base |
| Dimensions | 313 x 215 x 14.9 mm | 356.2 x 248.2 x 18.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 11 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | OLED | 2.5K IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 14-core (4P + 8E + 2 LP-E) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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