Samsung Galaxy Book GovsAcer One 14

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Galaxy Book Go

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book Go's satisfactory performance makes it suitable for basic users with minimal processing needs only.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go's build is surprisingly solid and impressive for its affordable price tag overall.
The display is passable but lacks impressiveness despite being adequate for casual use and certain tasks.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go features a compact design with impressive display and processing capabilities specifically.
Acer
Acer One 14
One 14

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire One 14's performance is decent but not impressive, especially on battery power.
The Acer Aspire One 14's build is decent but shows some signs of weakness and average overall quality.
The display on the Acer One 14 is decent, but not impressive in terms of picture quality.
The Acer One 14 laptop boasts a robust feature set with Full HD display and AMD processor integration.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Winner
#824
Acer One 14
#826
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
#795
Acer One 14
#737
Winner
Display
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
#546
Winner
Acer One 14
#805
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
#852
Acer One 14
#778
Winner
Build
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
#353
Acer One 14
#132
Winner
Features
Samsung Galaxy Book Go
#826
Acer One 14
#668
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Acer Acer One 14
up to 8GB
up to 8GB
up to 128GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Qualcomm Adreno 618
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 15W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Samsung Galaxy Book Go

Strengths

It's a capable and handy laptop for day-to-day run-of-the-mill stuff, suitable for email browsing, school use, word processing, watching videos, and YouTube.
The screen resolution is fine for watching videos and doing your streaming stuff, with 1920x1080 full HD display.
You can get the Microsoft store apps on it, watch Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime video without any issues.
It's a solid purchase with Samsung's name attached to it, and competitive pricing.
The laptop has enough power and stuff to get you by, making it a good value for its price.
The battery life is decent, lasting about 8 hours on a single charge.

Weaknesses

It's not designed for demanding tasks like video editing or gaming, with an M1 processor that may not provide the best performance.
The laptop doesn't have any crazy biometrics like fingerprint sensor or facial recognition.
The design is low-frills and low-excitement, making it less desirable to brag about or show off.
It's not ideal for outdoor use due to sunlight glare on the screen.
You may need to pay cash or use credit card financing for this laptop, as the trade-in value is relatively low.
The laptop doesn't have stylus support, touch-sensitive capabilities with the screen, and presentation mode features compared to more premium options.

Acer One 14

Strengths

This thing runs games well after you plug it in, cuz runs games well after that
The display is pretty good with a 1366x768 resolution and 60Hz panel, colors are accurate and clear for gaming
It can game like at some games like old games like 2013-2015 games can do pretty well I medium to high graphics
This thing's performance on battery life gets very slow when you unplug it, but still impresses me how fast this thing is when you plug it in
The speaker test results are decent with a max FPS of 1849 and an average P of 234 at lowest settings possible
It can run low-end games at decent FPS with simple content quality

Weaknesses

This thing gets very slow when you unplug it, making gaming on battery life not recommended
The performance drop off is so insane that you can't even watch 1080p YouTube videos lagging a bit
Temperatures get high with an average temperature of about 73°C and max temperature of 94°C during multi-test
Fan speed gets too loud with a max fan speed of 95% making it audible
The GPU performance is mediocre, not the highest you can get, and doesn't like certain games or apps
It can get pretty hot in just 16 minutes for multi-C test
Read Full Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Book Go

The Samsung Galaxy Book Go is an entry-level laptop that punches above its weight class. With a price point under $300, it's an attractive option for those seeking a basic computing experience without breaking the bank. Powered by a budget-friendly processor and 4GB of RAM, this laptop is designed for everyday tasks such as browsing, emailing, and word processing. Its compact design and long battery life make it a great choice for students, commuters, or anyone looking for a hassle-free computer experience.

Acer One 14

Here's a rewritten version of the text in 82 words: The Acer Asa4 laptop - a machine that promises decent performance without breaking the bank. In this review, we'll delve into its capabilities and limitations, from its gaming prowess to battery life and display quality. We'll also examine its temperature management and fan noise, as well as its keyboard and speaker functionality. With an eye on its overall value for money, we'll see if it's a worthy investment for those seeking a budget-friendly laptop.

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