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Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK at 3.9/10.

The Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK leads on ports and linux support.

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5 leads on performance, memory and storage, display, battery life and keyboard and build.

The biggest difference is memory and storage, where the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5 scores 6/10 to the Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK's 1/10.

Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK

Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK

3.9/10verdict: skip

The Acer Aspire Go 14 suits someone who wants a light Windows laptop for browsing, documents and basic remote work. It also fits a buyer who values a matte 16:10 screen and wired Ethernet. It is a poor match for developers who need containers, VMs or large local projects.

Typically about £379 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5

6.6/10verdict: buy

The MacBook Air 13-inch M5 is for developers and sysadmins who work in macOS and want a light, silent laptop that lasts a full day away from a charger. It suits people doing everyday coding, containers and remote admin who can live with two Thunderbolt ports. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs Linux on the metal or a wide spread of built-in ports.

Typically about £1,250.11 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAcer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WKApple MacBook Air 13-inch M5
Performance25%4/107/10
Memory and storage20%1/106/10
Display15%5/107/10
Battery life15%6/109/10
Keyboard and build10%4/108/10
Ports10%5/104/10
Linux support5%3/101/10
Overall3.9/106.6/10

Specifications

SpecAcer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WKApple MacBook Air 13-inch M5
CPUAMD Ryzen 3 7320U, quad-core, 8 threads, 2.4 GHz / 4.1 GHzApple M5, 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores, 8-core GPU in the 16GB/512GB configuration
Memory4GB LPDDR516GB unified memory, configurable to 24GB or 32GB
Storage128GB PCIe NVMe 3.0 M.2 SSD512GB SSD, configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB
Display14-inch IPS, 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA, 16:10), 60 Hz, matte ComfyView finish, not touchscreen13.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit IPS display, 2560 by 1664 native resolution at 224 ppi, 500 nits brightness, wide colour (P3), True Tone
Battery3-cell lithium-ion, rated up to 12.5 hoursBuilt-in 53.8 Wh lithium-polymer battery; Apple claims up to 18 hours video streaming and up to 15 hours wireless web
PortsHDMI (one port), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, Gigabit EthernetTwo Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Weight1.45 kg2.7 pounds (1.23 kg); dimensions 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches
Operating systemWindows 11 HomemacOS

Strengths and weaknesses

Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK

  • + Matte 14-inch 1920 x 1200 16:10 IPS screen
  • + Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI alongside two USB-A ports
  • + Rated up to 12.5 hours of battery life
  • − Only 4GB of RAM, soldered and not upgradeable
  • − Small 128GB SSD
  • − No backlit keyboard and no SD card slot

Skip it if:

  • Developers who run containers, VMs or large builds locally
  • Buyers who want a backlit keyboard or built-in SD card slot
  • Anyone who wants a laptop with upgradeable RAM
Read the full Acer Aspire Go AMD AG14-22P-R1WK review ›

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5

  • + Measured battery runtimes of 15 to 18 hours
  • + Sharp 2560 by 1664 display with 500 nits
  • + Light, fanless body with a well-liked keyboard
  • − Only two Thunderbolt 4 ports, no USB-A or HDMI
  • − No Linux support listed; macOS only
  • − Owners see little gain over the M4 Air

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs Linux running directly on the laptop
  • Buyers who want USB-A, HDMI or an SD slot built in
  • Current M4 Air owners looking for a clear upgrade
Read the full Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5 review ›

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