Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 Swift Go 14 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 9,900).
- Longer battery: Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) (13.8h vs 7.4h web).
- Lighter: Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) (1.3 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- Display: OLED (Acer Swift Go 14 (2025)) vs IPS (ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) (saves about $350 CAD).
Swift Go 14 (2025) vs TUF Gaming A15 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 11,600 against 9,900 for the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) — roughly 17% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) averaged 104 FPS versus 28 FPS. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 13.8 hours in our web-browsing test versus 7.4 hours. The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.3 kg versus 2.2 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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) has a 15.6-inch IPS panel (1920 x 1080, 144Hz). The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) measured brighter at 372 nits, and covered 98% 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 $350 less than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.1 vs 7.2 overall), the Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Acer Swift Go 14 (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 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Swift Go 14 (2025) and the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Swift Go 14 (2025) | TUF Gaming A15 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 ✓ | 7.2 |
| Price (CAD) | $949 ✓ | $1,299 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| GPU | Intel Arc 130V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (115W) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 14" OLED | 15.6" IPS |
| Brightness | 372 nits ✓ | 312 nits |
| Battery (web) | 13.8 h ✓ | 7.4 h |
| Weight | 1.3 kg ✓ | 2.2 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 9,900 | 11,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 28 fps | 104 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 Swift Go 14 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Swift Go 14 (2025) or the TUF Gaming A15 (2025)?
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) scores 8.1 versus 7.2 for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 Swift Go 14 (2025) leads overall, while the TUF Gaming A15 (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 Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is the better choice for travel.
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