Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB
Core Ultra 7 · 16GB · 2024
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
M4 · 15.3″ · Fanless · $1,199
MacBook Air 15" (M4) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB lands at 82 and MacBook Air 15" (M4) at 93. That puts MacBook Air 15" (M4) ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Air 15" (M4) if…
- ✓Silent fanless M4
- ✓Excellent battery
- ✓Huge bright display
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
MacBook Air 15" (M4)CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on cpu (92 vs 82).
Battery life
MacBook Air 15" (M4)Unplugged endurance for travel and campus
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on battery (96 vs 72).
Portability
TieWeight, size, and carry-everywhere comfort
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
MacBook Air 15" (M4)Panel quality for creative and media work
MacBook Air 15" (M4) leads on display (88 vs 86).
Value for money
MacBook Air 15" (M4)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
MacBook Air 15" (M4) more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB | MacBook Air 15" (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core Ultra 7 | — |
| RAM | 16GB | 16/24/32 GB |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Chip | — | Apple M4 (10C CPU / 10C GPU) |
| Storage | — | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Display | — | 15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880×1864 |
| Weight | — | 1.51 kg |
Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Air 15" (M4)
- +Silent fanless M4
- +Excellent battery
- +Huge bright display
- −Only 2 TB3 ports
- −Single external display (M4 base)
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB vs MacBook Air 15" (M4)
Which is better, Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M4) scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Air 15" (M4) worth the price? +
At $1,199, MacBook Air 15" (M4) delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Does Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for performance, Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M4) — leads on cpu (92 vs 82). CPU + GPU muscle for demanding work.
Which is better for battery life, Acer Swift 14 AI · 16GB or MacBook Air 15" (M4)? +
MacBook Air 15" (M4) — leads on battery (96 vs 72). Unplugged endurance for travel and campus.