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Swift Go 14 OLED (2024) vs MacBook Air 13 M4: which is better?

Swift Go 14 OLED (2024) and MacBook Air 13 M4 compared side by side across 107 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 107 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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ACER

Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)

$799

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

APPLE

MacBook Air 13 M4

$999

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The MacBook Air 13 M4 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.2/10 — 1.1 ahead of the Swift Go 14 OLED (2024). Tightest race: display, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

DISP

BATT

BUIL

CONN

VALU

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Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)×4

MacBook Air 13 M4×3

Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra)BEST VALUE

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — MacBook Air 13 M4 leads by 9.4

TIGHTESTDisplay — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

OLED 202413 M4

PerformanceiMacBook Air 13 M4 · +1.1

OLED 20247.9

13 M49.0

DisplayiSwift Go 14 OLED (2024) · +0.1

OLED 20248.9

13 M48.8

BatteryiMacBook Air 13 M4 · +2.2

OLED 20247.4

13 M49.6

Build QualityiSwift Go 14 OLED (2024) · +7.8

OLED 20247.8

13 M40.0

ConnectivityiSwift Go 14 OLED (2024) · +8.5

OLED 20248.5

13 M40.0

ValueiSwift Go 14 OLED (2024) · +0.3

OLED 20249.2

13 M48.9

DesigniMacBook Air 13 M4 · +9.4

OLED 20240.0

13 M49.4

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)1.01BEST DEAL

02MacBook Air 13 M40.92

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

107 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)$7993W8.1

MacBook Air 13 M4$9994W9.2

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Has sleep-and-charge USB portsiSAME

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Has a MagSafe Power AdapteriSAME

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Geekbench 6 Result (Single)iSAME

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Battery LifeHRi

9 hr

18 hr← BEST +100%

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)iSAME

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Supports WiFiiSAME

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)i

2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm

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USB 4 40Gbps PortsiSAME

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Has AirPlayiSAME

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Has a VGA ConnectoriSAME

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Portsi

2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm

2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm

Webcami

1440p QHD

12MP Center Stage

Warranty PeriodiSAME

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Uses a Fanless DesigniSAME

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Refresh RateHZiSAME

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Has Anti-Reflecting CoatingiSAME

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Supported DisplayiSAME

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WeightKGi

1.32 kg

1.24 kg← 6% lighter

Display SizeINi

14 in← BEST +3%

13.6 in

Resolutioni

2880x1800

2560 x 1664

Panel Typei

OLED

IPS Liquid Retina

Refresh RateHZi

90 Hz← BEST +50%

60 Hz

BrightnessNITSi

400 nits

500 nits← BEST +25%

Release DateiSAME

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Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

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Has a Socket for a 3.5 mm Audio JackiSAME

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Megapixels (front camera)MPiSAME

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Stylus IncludediSAME

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Number of MicrophonesiSAME

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Uses 3D Facial RecognitioniSAME

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Has Voice CommandsiSAME

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Has S/PDIF Out PortiSAME

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Has a GyroscopeiSAME

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Has GPSiSAME

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Has an AccelerometeriSAME

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Has a CompassiSAME

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Has an Optical Disc DriveiSAME

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LaptopiSAME

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CPU NameiSAME

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Has an Unlocked MultiplieriSAME

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Maximum Memory BandwidthGBiSAME

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Supports ECC MemoryiSAME

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Uses HMPiSAME

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Has TrustzoneiSAME

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Has NX BitiSAME

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RAMGBiSAME

16 GB

StorageGBi

512GB SSD GB

256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD GB

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Turbo Clock SpeedGHZiSAME

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Supports 64-BitsiSAME

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Processori

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Apple M4

CPU Coresi

16← BEST +60%

Geekbench 6 (Multi)i

11,000

15,200← BEST +38%

Graphicsi

Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)

10-core Apple GPU

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

MacBook Air 13 M4APPLE9.2

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Swift Go 14 OLED (2024) (8.1)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)ACER8.1

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · MacBook Air 13 M4 (0.9)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

MacBook Air 13 M4APPLE9.4

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 90%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · Swift Go 14 OLED (2024) (0.0)

PRIORITY · CONNECTIVITY

Best for connectivity

Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)ACER8.5

CONNECTIVITY WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the connectivity category group.

RUNNER-UP · MacBook Air 13 M4 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2ACER0.0

Swift Go 14 OLED (2024)

“An affordable thin-and-light with a vivid OLED screen and Intel Core Ultra power that punches above its price.”

Value 9.2

Display 8.9

Wins RAM

Wins Display Size

TRADE-OFFBattery life is only average for the class

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1APPLE0.0

MacBook Air 13 M4

“Silent, featherlight ultrabook with the M4 chip, all-day battery, and a premium Liquid Retina display.”

Battery 9.6

Design 9.4

Wins Battery Life

Wins Geekbench 6 (Multi)

TRADE-OFFOnly two Thunderbolt ports

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The MacBook Air 13 M4 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.2/10 · WINS 3 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M4: which is better?

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 is our overall pick, scoring 9.2/10 against 8.1/10 for the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra) — a 14% edge. Current starting prices span $799–$999. The score weighs category-specific laptops attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 leads overall with a 9.2 total score.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 wins 4 comparable specs with a 4% weighted win rate.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life.
Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra) has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra)8.1/10

An affordable thin-and-light with a vivid OLED screen and Intel Core Ultra power that punches above its price.

Pros

+ Excellent OLED display at a low price
+ Generous port selection including USB4 and USB-A
+ Light, portable aluminum-clad design
+ Sharp 1440p webcam for video calls

Cons

− Battery life is only average for the class
− Build feels less rigid than premium rivals
− Speakers are merely adequate

Best for: Budget-conscious students · Everyday office and home users · Shoppers who want OLED for less

“The Swift Go 14 OLED nails the value equation: you get an excellent OLED panel, solid everyday Core Ultra performance, and a full port selection for well under a thousand dollars. Build quality and battery life are good rather than great, but as a…”

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4WINNER 9.2/10

Silent, featherlight ultrabook with the M4 chip, all-day battery, and a premium Liquid Retina display.

Pros

+ ~18 hour battery life
+ Silent fanless design
+ Fast, efficient M4 performance
+ Excellent build, display, and trackpad

Cons

− Only two Thunderbolt ports
− 256GB base storage fills fast
− No high-refresh display

Best for: Students and professionals · Travel and battery life · Quiet everyday work

“The best everyday laptop for most people: silent, light, long-lasting, and quick. The limited port selection and modest base storage are the only real caveats.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra) or Apple MacBook Air 13 M4?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific laptops specs, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 scores highest overall (9.2/10, 1.1 points ahead of the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra)). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra) and Apple MacBook Air 13 M4?

The biggest measurable differences are Processor, Battery Life, Resolution. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 better value than the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra)?

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 starts around $999 and the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (2024, Intel Core Ultra) around $799. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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