ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

customizable rgb lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast charging support

vivid display colors

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm 32.171 cm x 21.172 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Eclipse grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 89% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.9mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), Aura Creator, NVIDIA Studio drivers, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula Display, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification -
SAR Value - 1.185 W/kg (head), 1.185 W/kg (body), 1.185 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number N6070W 41
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