Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 vs LG Gram 14 2023 Comparison

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Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 vs LG Gram 14 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023, two laptops from Acer and LG. Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 was introduced to market in January 2024 and LG Gram 14 2023 was launched in January 2023. There is 12 months difference between Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 so it would still give an advantage to younger Swift Go 14 SFG14-73.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and LG Gram 14 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
16GB Ram
312.9 x 217.9 x 14.9 mm (12.32 x 8.58 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)

LG Gram 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
312 x 213.9 x 16.8 mm (12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 over LG Gram 14 2023

CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.79-2.1 TFLOPS vs 1.69 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose LG Gram 14 2023 over Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.25 kg	0.26 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~83.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.4 mm thinner bezels
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of LG Gram 14 2023 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of LG Gram 14 2023 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 vs LG Gram 14 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and the LG Gram 14 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Surface Area	682 cm2 (105.7 inches2)	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.4%	~85.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black

Comparison of the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and the LG Gram 14 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 weighs 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs), whereas the Gram 14 2023 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 1.25 kg

LG Gram 14 2023 0.99 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 14.90 mm

LG Gram 14 2023 16.80 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the LG Gram 14 2023 is 0.07 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 vs LG Gram 14 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155U Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (4-	12
Number of Threads	14	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1664	1899
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10296	12375

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and LG Gram 14 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125U

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	14 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.79-2.1 TFLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	System Shared
Memory Speed	7.47 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	512	768
TMUs	32	48
ROPs	16	24

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 has a FLOPS value of 1.79-2.1 TFLOPS whereas the LG Gram 14 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	7467 MHz	6000 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Gram 14 2023's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73)	LG Gram 14 (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	65 Wh	72 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	100 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Gram 14 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 72 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Swift Go 14 SFG14-73's 65 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 65 Wh

LG Gram 14 2023 72 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and the Gram 14 2023 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 vs LG Gram 14 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and LG Gram 14 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Gram 14 2023's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 feature the same pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 162 ppi

LG Gram 14 2023 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 vs LG Gram 14 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 feature an HDMI port. Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Gram 14 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 and Gram 14 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No