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Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) vs LG gram Pro 16 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?

Acer Swift Go 14 (2025)

$949

LG gram Pro 16 (2025)

$2,399

Quick Verdict

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) scores 8.2 versus 8.1 for the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $949. Choose based on the use cases below: the gram Pro 16 (2025) leads overall, while the Swift Go 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.

Key Differences

  • Faster overall: LG gram Pro 16 (2025) (Geekbench multi 10,800 vs 9,900).
  • Longer battery: LG gram Pro 16 (2025) (14.6h vs 13.8h web).
  • Lighter: LG gram Pro 16 (2025) (1.29 kg vs 1.3 kg).
  • Cheaper: Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) (saves about $1,450 CAD).

Swift Go 14 (2025) vs gram Pro 16 (2025): Full Breakdown

Performance: the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 10,800 against 9,900 for the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) — roughly 9% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.

Battery and portability: the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 14.6 hours in our web-browsing test versus 13.8 hours. The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.29 kg versus 1.3 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.

Display: the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 90Hz), while the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) has a 16-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) measured brighter at 386 nits, and covered 99% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.

Price and value: the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,450 less than the LG gram Pro 16 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.1 vs 8.2 overall), the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.

For the complete testing data, read our full Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) review and LG gram Pro 16 (2025) review.

Where these laptops rank

Both the Swift Go 14 (2025) and the gram Pro 16 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:

Winner by Use Case

SchoolAcer Swift Go 14 (2025)
BusinessLG gram Pro 16 (2025)
GamingLG gram Pro 16 (2025)
MultimediaLG gram Pro 16 (2025)
ProgrammingLG gram Pro 16 (2025)
TravelLG gram Pro 16 (2025)

Specs & Scores Comparison

SpecSwift Go 14 (2025)gram Pro 16 (2025)
Overall score8.18.2
Price (CAD)$949$2,399
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 226VIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
GPUIntel Arc 130V (integrated)Intel Arc 140V (integrated)
RAM16GB LPDDR5x16GB LPDDR5x
Storage512GB1000GB
Display14" OLED16" OLED
Brightness372 nits386 nits
Battery (web)13.8 h14.6 h
Weight1.3 kg1.29 kg
Geekbench multi9,90010,800
Gaming (1080p)28 fps28 fps
OSWindows 11Windows 11
Warranty1-year limited1-year limited

Which Should You Buy?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) scores 8.2 versus 8.1 for the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $949. Choose based on the use cases below: the gram Pro 16 (2025) leads overall, while the Swift Go 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy the Swift Go 14 (2025) or the gram Pro 16 (2025)?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) scores 8.2 versus 8.1 for the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the cheaper option at $949. Choose based on the use cases below: the gram Pro 16 (2025) leads overall, while the Swift Go 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.

Which is better for school?

The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the better choice for school.

Which is better for business?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for business.

Which is better for gaming?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.

Which is better for multimedia?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.

Which is better for programming?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for programming.

Which is better for travel?

The LG gram Pro 16 (2025) is the better choice for travel.

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