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Acer Swift Go R7-7840U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, R780M, 14" 2.9K OLED 400nits 90Hz $1197 + Del ($0 to Metro/C&C) @ Officeworks

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Acer Swift Go R7-7840U, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, R780M, 14" 2.9K OLED 400nits 90Hz $1197 + Del ($0 to Metro/C&C) @ Officeworks
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Look Up on 28/11/2023 - 19:34 officeworks.com.au (5921 clicks)
Last edited 23/12/2023 - 13:11 by 1 other user

Acer still piling on the deals after Black Friday with this top spec Zen 4 Ryzen
Full 12CU RDNA 3 Radeon R780M iGPU = desktop GTX 1650 performance
See previous discussions on the Ryzen 5 model here

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SFG14-42-R1DB

AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (8C / 16T, 3.3 / 5.1GHz, 8MB L2 / 16MB L3)
Integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
16GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM
512GB PCIe SSD
14" 2880x1800 16:10 OLED 90Hz, 400nits, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500 display
2x USB Type-C ports (USB charging 5V/3A, 20V/3A), 2x USB-A ports (1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 w/ power off USB charging), 1x HDMI 2.1 port, 1x Headphone/speaker jack
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.1
1440p QHD Webcam
Fingerprint Reader
Backlit Keyboard
65W USB-C AC adapter
312.9W x 217.9D x 14.9H mm
1.25kg
Windows 11 Home

Computing 14inch Acer Computer Laptop

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  • lookingforadeal7 on 28/11/2023 - 19:52
    +3

    This is exactly what I'm looking for

    • dosada on 28/11/2023 - 21:44
      +32

      Nobody is looking for an Acer laptop

      • ttacx on 29/11/2023 - 01:30
        +2

        lol

      • Bunnyburger on 07/12/2023 - 18:53

        All my life I've been searching for something…

  • Atomik17 on 28/11/2023 - 19:55

    Looking at getting this for my dad. His current laptop is 8 years old. Will it be much better?

    • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 19:59
      +6

      Depending on use case, but it would be overkill for most users.

      1. One of the fastest 8 core processors available in a low wattage platform.
      2. Fastest iGPU available on x86
      3. Integrated AI
    • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 20:01
      +2

      oled on laptops for uninformed users is pretty bad, if your dad plans on using it for 8 years like his current laptop burn in will be an issue

      • Atomik17 on 28/11/2023 - 20:04

        I don't think he's to worried. He just wants an upgrade from the current laptop. Something new and nicer. Would you reccomend this or something else?

      • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 20:06
        -1

        Modern OLED panels are much better than what they used to be. Burn-in will only be an issue if someone has the same static elements on the screen for hours at a time.

        • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 20:08
          +10

          Like a taskbar, or a web browser, older folks probably won't pay attention to reduce burn in

          • itscyanide on 28/11/2023 - 20:11
            +12

            @Kazusa: By the time they get any burn in worth worrying about, the lappy will probably have had a pretty good run anyway. I wouldn't sweat it too much.

            • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 20:13

              @itscyanide: i wouldnt be suprised if it gets burn in after a year or so if not careful

              • itscyanide on 28/11/2023 - 20:20
                +1

                @Kazusa: Honestly doubt it, like sure it could start showing signs under scrutiny but I reckon it would take a good while longer than that before it's actually noticeable or bothersome for the average user. And in the meanwhile, they get to enjoy a gorgeous, vibrant display, as opposed to some low grade TN or IPS lappy panel.

                I know it's a different display, but I've used the shit out of my AW3423DW for desktop purposes, Linux so a fair bit of terminal with prompts in the same place etc + gaming with static UI elements (shameful number of hours on Rocket League), and even under scrutiny there's still no signs of burn in on my unit (bought at launch, clocked over 4000 hours of "on" time). Hence I doubt it would be an issue here either, but obviously I could be wrong.

                That said it couldn't hurt to find a brightness setting somewhere below maximum that's still bright enough to keep grandma happy, set and forget, harm reduction sorted.

                • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 20:23
                  +1

                  @itscyanide: I've replaced my AW3423DW that i got at launch with the burn in warranty a few months back, and I've seen a fair amount of people who had the same issue as me with the taskbar icons burned in, I wasn't too worried because of the burn in warranty, but it definitely is still an issue

                  • itscyanide on 28/11/2023 - 20:25

                    @Kazusa: Interesting, and good to know. Curious what kinda brightness you were rocking? I run mine below half fwiw as that's plenty for my liking, occasionally crank it higher for games or movies though.

                    • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 20:26
                      +1

                      @itscyanide: I was rocking 85% since it was mainly for work from home during the day in a bright room

                  • mousie on 29/11/2023 - 11:50

                    @Kazusa: just randomize the taskbar location for an ultimate user experience

            • qvinto on 28/11/2023 - 21:25
              +3

              @itscyanide: Look closely at OLED laptops at JB HiFi and you can see signs of burn in

              • itscyanide on 29/11/2023 - 08:15

                @qvinto: Will check them out next time I'm near one. If they're left on with basically the same content on screen all day every day for display purposes, then I suppose that's to be expected.

                • qvinto on 29/11/2023 - 11:57
                  +1

                  @itscyanide: Yeah it is usually the QR code on the promotional image they show is burned it. Have seen it on at least 7-10 laptops over the last year of browsing through JB

    • helpme on 29/11/2023 - 00:29
      +1

      Get the Lenovo 6i

    • cobknob on 29/11/2023 - 01:28
      +1

      I'm envious.. My mum can't use a computer very well, let alone she doesn't understand the internets. Missing out on so much! Wd for thought of getting your dad a new system :)

      • Atomik17 on 29/11/2023 - 06:36

        Have you considered maybe getting her a andriod/apple tablet? Could be easier to navigate and use.

        • cobknob on 01/12/2023 - 21:51

          She doesn't like the learning part, let alone new tech. Hates gaming and streaming. You see what I'm up against… thats why I'm envious of other people and getting their parents tech or using it with them.

  • SkyRipper on 28/11/2023 - 19:57

    Linked specs sheet says 60Hz

    • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 20:00
      +7

      As stated in the previous thread,and checked in store, the OLED panel goes up to 90hz. The Officeworks specs is all over the place compared what the actual unit specifications are in store.

      • SkyRipper on 28/11/2023 - 20:03

        Thanks for clarifying!

  • fatbunn on 28/11/2023 - 20:01

    hows the battery life on this? how many hours will it last with average use? i saw reviews on the i7 13th gen the battery was said to be atrocious.

    • incipient on 28/11/2023 - 20:56
      +2

      I'm generally an Intel person, so take it for what it's worth. Intel being stuck on 10nm++++ or whatever makes their power consumption woeful. Amd is decently ahead on that front.

      Either way I can't find the battery size, but being a three cell I can't imagine its huge, so battery life probably won't be amazing.

      • fatbunn on 28/11/2023 - 23:18

        i saw the battery on other sites to be 65whr

  • amsaini15 on 28/11/2023 - 20:07

    Anything which may not be OLED with similar specs? I need it for high school boy and expect it to last atleast 3-4 years. I am guessing OLED burn can be issue down the line.

    • belongsinforums on 28/11/2023 - 20:09
      +2

      just get this one

    • xyron on 28/11/2023 - 20:12
      -2

      Chances are your kid will destroy it long before burn in becomes an issue.

      • lookingforadeal7 on 28/11/2023 - 20:14

        If I'm using it for heavy Photoshop use how long before I expect burn in?

        • xyron on 28/11/2023 - 20:15

          About 45 minutes.

          Seriously, all this pearl clutching about OLED burn in is hysterical. Go check out Bob Wulff's videos on YouTube about burn in on the OLED Switch.

          • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 20:18
            +1

            @xyron: a bigger problem on desktops with taskbars and browsers, I had an AW3423DW replaced for burn in after ~15 months with usage similar to my previous ips monitors, but all my TV's and phones are burn in free

            • Sxio on 28/11/2023 - 21:00

              @Kazusa: Yes but you used it for work and had it set at 85% brightness.

              • Kazusa on 28/11/2023 - 21:11
                +1

                @Sxio: Which is my point when I say if you’re using it for work primarily in normal circumstances (aka not dark room all the time) you need to be worried about burn in, like using it for school :)

                • Sxio on 28/11/2023 - 23:17
                  +1

                  @Kazusa: Yes. I too hope all those kids using AW3423DW's at school should be careful.

          • cobknob on 29/11/2023 - 01:31

            @xyron: The oled on switch is beautiful and then my neck gave me shit and I switched to my 12yr old LCD monitor lol. Lots of blue light goodness. Waiting for a good deal on 27" QHD IPS with good overall specs and superior HDR for watching 4K streaming etc.

  • kovoker on 28/11/2023 - 20:17

    How would this go for Sketchup work, or would a laptop with a dedicated graphics card be necessary?

  • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:20

    @xxBARGAINGODxx is this worse than the laptop deal you linked me earlier?

    • xxBARGAINGODxx on 28/11/2023 - 20:24
      +2

      Was actually just about to tag you mate. It's very similar in terms of CPU power and I think the same exact display panel. Quite a bit slower GPU-wise than the other one but it probably consumes quite a bit less power as well. For $200 more I'd say this is a worse buy.

  • Sandyspunkwinkle on 28/11/2023 - 20:21

    Looking at this for high school child. Would the battery in this last a school day assuming no gaming?

    • CrispyChrispy on 28/11/2023 - 20:22
      +1

      Will be fine.

    • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 20:26
      +2

      It would last a working day for MS Office/Web Browsing. If you want to get more battery life I would also reduce the refresh rate from 90 to 60, and reduced the resolution.

  • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:22
    +1

    Isn't this worse than the acer X14 creator OLED laptop deal that was posted earlier that had 120hz screen and a 3050? for 997

    • Sindex on 28/11/2023 - 20:25

      That reportedly has terrible fan noise and battery life, so in theory that's better specced but this might be a better implementation for similar performance?

      Actually anyone know what fan noise would be like on this?

    • bestywesty on 28/11/2023 - 20:27

      I’m not familiar with the technical stuff but I’ve heard that one is a bit overkill for daily tasks and has a pretty poor battery life. This one is supposed to have more efficient hardware so probably better battery life too.
      Don’t quote me though.

      • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 20:32

        The reason why the laptop has terrible battery life and fan noise is because Intel 12th and 13th gen P and H series chips have a high TDP, which results in high battery consumption. They should be used in gaming chassis only with good cooling. The cooling in thin and light laptops can't keep them under control if the TDP is 64 to 115w like these Intel processors.

    • fookos on 28/11/2023 - 20:29
      +1

      I grabbed one of those but too put off by comments of super shite battery duration and noisy fan, so box is still sealed! 🤣

      • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:30

        Have you attempted to use it yet? I just want to know because I was on the lookout for one to buy haha

      • Sindex on 28/11/2023 - 20:30

        Yeah I've got one awaiting pickup too, thinking to change mind for this

        • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:32

          So you'd rather get this than the creator version? Are the reports of battery life on that version that bad? This go version does 6-8 hours according to reviews. Was that one much lower?

          • Sindex on 28/11/2023 - 20:38
            +1

            @Shashii: See the comments towards the end of this deal.

            https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/814249?page=2#comment-1464…

            Where are the reviews for the ryzen 7 swift go 14? Can't find any.. the igpu should have really good battery life shouldn't it?

            • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:40
              +1

              @Sindex: Thanks alot Sindex for linking this, it was really informative. I appreciate it

          • fookos on 28/11/2023 - 20:39

            @Shashii: This review on the Ryzen 5 version of the model linked in the description says that one lasted between five to six hours but that is with full brightness and playing YouTube which is not completely realistic.

            https://www.digitec.ch/en/page/acer-swift-go-14-review-my-fi…

            • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:46

              @fookos: The thing is battery life seems to be not great with any of these models. five to six hours will eventually degrade down to 3 to 4 within the first few months after usage. I was very sad after missing out on that Acer x14 Creator edition and called officeworks and they said they had to stop selling it along with other outlets and any leftover inventory was pulled down. Idk if that's related to the fan or something else. I wanted more power for this laptop and the 3050 would've sufficed. I'm not looking after heavy duty gaming more so just something that's future proof in terms of power. Will hold up in 4 years+ hopefully.

              • fookos on 28/11/2023 - 20:53

                @Shashii: Yeah, I grabbed Swift X 14 Creator for a high school student but I feel the constantly on the go nature of student use during school hours means I think I will have to unfortunately return it unopened. It’s a shame as the specs were very enticing at that price. No free dinners, I guess!

                • Shashii on 28/11/2023 - 20:55

                  @fookos: Yeah as a highschool student they might not have the luxury of a charging spot in every class and labs would make it difficult to find a plug point in either. I prefer windows by a longshot in comparison to mac os. But I might have to submit if it means I get 10 hrs+ battery life, micro-oled screen, good trackpad and m2 processor.

                  • Sindex on 28/11/2023 - 21:00

                    @Shashii: Not for $1k though! If you're going to spend thousands there are plenty of other excellent laptops

  • abctoz on 28/11/2023 - 20:43

    get the 7840hs if you need more speed this is low tdp version

  • Bii on 28/11/2023 - 21:03
    +1

    Noted the deals and prices to be ready for Boxing Day

  • Purkulator on 28/11/2023 - 21:13

    This deal has been available for a while so was the Ryzen 5 version

    • Phoebus on 28/11/2023 - 21:25

      yeah I thought the Ryzen 7 version was about this price when the Ryzen 5 version was going for a few hundred less.

  • TurnipHead on 28/11/2023 - 21:24

    This is an awesome deal. If only there was a 15-16" version.

  • AppVisionAus on 28/11/2023 - 21:50
    -1

    That's a good deal.
    But I choose to wait for the 14th laoptop Intel CPU.

    • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 22:39

      Well considering that their are two versions of Intel 14th gen mobile. I wouldn't hold my breath for an improvement, based on the disappointing performance leaks.

      One iteration of 14th gen H series is just a rebrand of 13th gen, with no real improvements, the same issues with high TDP and disappointing battery life. I'm expecting the same disappointing reviews like 14th gen desktop received.

      https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-avoid-intel-14th-gen-cpu/

      The 2nd iteration of 14th gen is a supposed to be a new architecture, but based on the leaks, it's not earth shattering over current products already out in the market, and performance may actually be worse in some areas.

    • lnq on 29/11/2023 - 09:19

      avoid Intel, should wait for arm chip on windows, like Snapdragon Elite X

  • TurnipHead on 28/11/2023 - 22:11
    +1

    This is tempting
    $1399 for 16" Nitro 7840hs with rtx 4050
    https://store.acer.com/en-au/acer-nitro-16-windows-11-home-a…

    • kovoker on 28/11/2023 - 22:43

      Seems decent, the intel i5 version of this is currently $1098, which looks like a good alternative also https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/816012

      • shellshocked on 28/11/2023 - 22:51
        +2

        Unfortunately that Intel version has a horrible screen, previous generation CPU and low wattage battery for a gaming laptop.

        15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz 250nits #45% NTSC Anti-Glare Matte display

        • kovoker on 28/11/2023 - 22:53

          Ah yes good point points there. Any recommendations in the $1000-$1200 mark with a dedicated card? Or this deal the OP posted with the onboard Radeon R780M? :)

  • mrbombastic on 29/11/2023 - 00:48

    Can this handle 2x 4k screens?

  • lookingforadeal7 on 29/11/2023 - 09:26

    Quick question because I'm kind of a noob, would the 780m work better for GPU tasks in Photoshop then say normal Intel graphics? Or would you be better off with a normal Intel CPU for this purpose?

    • ninjataki on 29/11/2023 - 09:50

      In my noobish opinion and based off https://nanoreview.net/en/cpu-compare/intel-core-i7-13700h-v… I'd say this is very much better for gpu purposes

    • Look Up on 29/11/2023 - 09:53
      +2

      … would the 780m work better for GPU tasks in Photoshop then say normal Intel graphics?

      No difference - Adobe apps including Photoshop use NVIDIA RTX for GPU acceleration

      This Zen 4 is still superior to Intel due to the power efficiency and R780M gaming performance

      If you work in Adobe apps all day, that is one area where a Mac is the best choice

      • ninjataki on 29/11/2023 - 10:14

        Hi ChatGPT a quick question for you if you don't mind. Do you think the 7840u is worth the extra $200 (@ officeworks) over the 7640u, given all other specs are identical?

        • Look Up on 29/11/2023 - 10:50

          Only if you play games

          Check the FPS differences at the bottom here

          • ninjataki on 29/11/2023 - 11:55
            +1

            @Look Up: Dam, now im on the fence between this and the 7640u for $200 less. Im using it for uni and mainly care about battery life. If there's no discernable difference with cpu processing then maybe the cheaper option is better.

            But why almost 100 upvotes for this and a meager 13 for the 7640 deal? $200 for roughly 20% difference in portable gaming power..

            • Purkulator on 29/11/2023 - 19:30

              @ninjataki: I don't get it either maybe just herd mentality
              Ryzen 7 is not that significantly better given at a $200 premium

            • dreamhunter on 05/12/2023 - 14:11

              @ninjataki: well, a laptop would be used at least 3 years. $200 more to enjoy the faster speed for 3 years (>1000 days), emm….

  • ninjataki on 29/11/2023 - 09:48
    +1

    Gonna pull the trigger, it fits the bill. Just letting you all know so you can sleep better tonight ^_^

  • devize on 29/11/2023 - 10:48

    Anything else comparable to this?

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