Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) review – The Perfect Blend of Portability and Performance?
Acer is on a charge with its Swift lineup delivering powerful and compact devices for multipurpose usage. The Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) is another premium-to-the-touch machine that could be a true powerhouse if you pick one with the right hardware. So, if you like the Zen 5-based Swift 14 AI (SF14-61T) but still prefer the Team Blue platform, you can configure the SFG14-73 even with a 45W Core Ultra 9 185H which is the top-tier CPU option for the series. We decided to go the other way around and bought a laptop with the much cheaper 15W Core Ultra 5 125U. Even with the latter, the notebook is fast because the dual-fan cooling allows high clocks in long CPU loads. Perhaps most of you have already guessed that the upgradability isn’t amazing but at least you can replace the SSD and the Wi-Fi card.
You can choose from many panels when it comes to displays. Two OLEDs are available – one 90Hz 1800p unit and a less costly 1200p model. Both are HDR-capable. The IPS variants also look interesting. One of them is a 2880×1800 model with a 120Hz refresh rate. The most budget-friendly one has a 1400p resolution.
This machine may be small but its port selection is great since it offers two USB4s and a pair of Type-As. Wi-Fi 7 is supported but it’s not a standard feature.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-go-14-sfg14-73t/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73 / SFG14-73T) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 8000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 10 Home, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, Linux, No OS, Windows 11
- Battery
- 53Wh
- Dimensions
- 312.9 x 217.9 x 14.9 mm (12.32" x 8.58" x 0.59")
- Weight
- 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11be
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- QHD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- 2x Microphones with Acer Purified Voice, AI noise reduction
- Speakers
- Speaker System optimized by DTS X:Ultra Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73 / SFG14-73T) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/SFG14-73/downloads?suggest=SFG14-73;0
What’s in the box?
The package contains some manuals and a 65W or a 100W Type-C adapter.
Design and construction
The Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) looks familiar to other Acer devices from the same lineup as the SF14-61T. The metal body with laser-etched edges is solid. We detect a slight flex between the touchpad and the Spacey key but this can be observed only when you push down hard this section. The 1.32 kg weight is low, and the profile is thin (14.9 mm). That’s why this little fella is suitable for people who are constantly on the go.
The hinges are pretty smooth and stable. The end result is that you can open this machine hassle-free.
We like how well the thin dark bezels contrast with the silver anodized finish of the chassis.
The dual-mic 1440p@30FPS Web camera with a privacy shutter is positioned below the slight protrusion on top of the lid.
You can lay the screen almost completely flat. The lever design of the lid lifts the back of the laptop when you open the device above the 90-degree mark. This elevation enhances the airflow to the cooling system.
The FineTip backlit keyboard with shortcuts for Acer Sense and MS Copilot is great for typing because of the sizable keycaps with long travel. The power button is located slightly lower than the other keys, has a different feel when pressed, and includes a built-in fingerprint reader. The small “Up” and “Down” Arrows are half-sized which makes them not too comfy for usage.
The big touchpad with Corning Gorilla Glass on top is perfect for work. It’s super smooth and accurate. The unit also doubles as a media panel. This means you can use it for quick Volume control or you can execute functions such as Play / Pause, Mute, and Rewind / Fast Forward when watching videos or listening to music.
The bottom plate features a standard ventilation grill, two long non-slip rubber feet, dual speaker cutouts, and a battery reset pinhole. Hot air is expelled through a sizable rear vent. It partially directs the airflow towards the lower screen bezel, which can result in some heat transfer to the panel during intensive processor workloads.
Ports
On the left, we can see a pair of 40 Gbps USB4 ports with DisplayPort and charging capabilities (USB charging 5 V; 3 A / DC-in port 20 V; 100 W), an HDMI 2.1, and a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with a power-off charging. The right side houses a Kensington lock slot, one more 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, an Audio combo jack, and a microSD Card reader.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) | ATNA40YK11-0 (SDC4181) |
| Diagonal | 14.0 inches (35.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 243 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 36 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 598 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 409 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 408 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 405 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 4%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6510K.
The contrast ratio of OLED panels is excellent because the pixels turn off completely when displaying black.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 182 nits (Windows slider = 64%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73), the Average color accuracy was 2.2 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 1.8 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The luminance of the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) display is PWM controlled up to about 90 cd/m2. When the brightness is higher, we observe ripples of limited amplitude. Therefore, we consider the display to be sufficiently comfortable for vision in the considered aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the Acer Swift Go 14’s screen is 161 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) configurations with ATNA40YK11-0 (SDC4181), 2880 x 1800, OLED panel.
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Read more about the profiles HERE.
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
The sound of the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) is of relatively good quality. In the subjective listening of a sound file, the low, middle and high frequencies have slight deviations in purity.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” preset activated in the AcerSense app. Also, the “Best Performance” mode is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
You can find this device with Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155U, Core Ultra 7 155H, and Core Ultra 9 185H,
Our laptop has a 125U chip.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
All machines of this Acer series are iGPU-only notebooks.
The notebook relies on Intel Graphics (4-Cores) for graphics tasks.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73 / SFG14-73T) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73 / SFG14-73T) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-73 / SFG14-73T) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 107 FPS | 70 FPS | 25 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 42 FPS | 29 FPS | 21 FPS | 17 FPS |
Storage performance
Our device has a 512GB KINGSTON OM8PGP4512Q-AA. The benchmark speeds are adequate as well as the thermals.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (15W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73) | 3.27 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 82°C @ 38W | 3.41 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 91°C @ 41W | 3.07 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 1.50 GHz @ 78°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 | 3.57 GHz @ 2.83 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 91°C @ 45W | 3.52 GHz @ 3.18 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 100°C @ 48W | 2.32 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 1.19 GHz @ 71°C @ 21W |
| Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 (Intel) | 3.95 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.03 GHz @ 90°C @ 60W | 3.41 GHz @ 3.19 GHz @ 2.09 GHz @ 96°C @ 50W | 2.88 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.39 GHz @ 72°C @ 30W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 | 3.54 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 75°C @ 43W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 1.77 GHz @ 88°C @ 43W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.89 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 67°C @ 21W |
For a 14-inch device, the Swift Go 14 OLED with its Core Ultra 5 125U does a great job even during long stress where the P and E core clock reaches 3.07 GHz / 2.48 GHz. This result is better than the one of the much bigger ThinkBook 16 Gen 7. Nice!
Gaming comfort
If the CPU is loaded at max in “Performance” mode, the two fans emit a normal amount of noise. At the same time, the keyboard doesn’t feel scorching hot to the touch.
You can lower the noise if you select the “Normal” or the “Silent” mode but this will tank the processor clocks as well.
Normal
SilentBattery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 53Wh battery lasts for around 8 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Normal” mode applied in the AcerSense app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this small laptop, you need to undo ten Torx-head screws. Use a thin plastic tool to release the clips behind the hinges, then pry the top corners and the rear. Finally, pop the sides and the front.
There is a dust filter on the inside of the bottom plate.
This machine has the default 53Wh battery. You can also opt for the bigger 65Wh option. To detach it, pull the connector towards the battery and undo the pair of Philips-head screws that fix the unit to the chassis. The capacity is enough for around 8 hours of video playback.
Expectedly, for a compact machine, the RAM is soldered. You can order this device with 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB of LPDDR5x-6400MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.
Unfortunately, the storage upgradability is limited to just one M.2 slot for 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
To remove the NVMe drive, undo the single screw and push the small plastic hook to the front.
The Wi-Fi card is replaceable.
The cooling comprises two fans, one long heat pipe, a large top-mounted heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
A thin metal laptop that boasts capable input devices and good comfort during max CPU loads – that’s the Acer Swift Go 14 OLED (SFG14-73). If you don’t care about the limited upgradability and pick a machine with 32GB of RAM, you’ll get a future-proof machine with a rich port selection and good battery life.
The 1800p OLED display (ATNA40YK11-0 (SDC4181)) is suitable even for content creation thanks to the full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage. Our “Design and Office” profile also helps to enhance color accuracy to an average dE score of 1.8. The screen reaches almost 600 nits of max brightness when you’re enjoying HDR content.
Our notebook is equipped with the least powerful processor for the SFG14-73 series which is the Core Ultra 5 125U. Despite that, we didn’t experience any system slowdown during testing since the chip maintains a pretty high P and E core clock of 3.07 GHz / 2.48 GHz which is impressive for a 14-incher.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-go-14-sfg14-73t/
Pros
- Good battery life even with the base 53Wh unit ~ 8 hours of videos
- Light and thin (1.32 kg / 14.9 mm)
- Metal build
- The anodized finish seems fingerprint-proof (SDC4181)
- Wide viewing angles + 16:10 aspect ratio (SDC4181)
- 408 nits of max brightness in SDR mode and 598 nits in HDR mode (SDC4181)
- 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage and good color accuracy when our “Design and Office” profile is applied (SDC4181)
- Infinite contrast ratio (SDC4181)
- Wi-Fi 7 (option)
- Good comfort during full system loads
- The Core Ultra 5 125U maintains ~ 3.07 GHz / 2.48 GHz P and E core clock in longer stress
- Up to 32GB LPDDR5x
- You can pop the bottom plate pretty easily
- Modern port selection with 2x USB4s and 2x Type-As
- Privacy shutter + fingerprint reader
- 1440p IR Web camera
- Great touchpad
- Lid with a lever design
- Capable input devices
- MicroSD Card reader
Cons
- Limited upgradability
- 91°C CPU temperature in medium loads
- No eSIM or NFC functionality
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i thought under the ribbon cable that connects the two boards there was a second m.2 slot