Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) vs Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) leads overall, while the Swift Go 14 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (Geekbench multi 11,600 vs 9,900).
- Longer battery: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) (14.2h vs 13.8h web).
- Lighter: Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) (1.3 kg vs 1.36 kg).
- Cheaper: Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) (saves about $1,000 CAD).
Swift Go 14 (2025) vs Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) averaged 31 FPS versus 28 FPS. The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) lasts longer away from a charger, running 14.2 hours in our web-browsing test versus 13.8 hours. The Acer Swift Go 14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.3 kg versus 1.36 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) has a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) measured brighter at 416 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 $1,000 less than the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10). 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Swift Go 14 (2025) and the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Swift Go 14 (2025) | Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 | 8.2 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $949 ✓ | $1,949 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | Intel Arc 130V (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x | 32GB LPDDR5x ✓ |
| Storage | 512GB | 1000GB ✓ |
| Display | 14" OLED | 14" OLED |
| Brightness | 372 nits | 416 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 13.8 h | 14.2 h ✓ |
| Weight | 1.3 kg ✓ | 1.36 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 9,900 | 11,600 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 28 fps | 31 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10)?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) 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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