I don’t think you should try running Windows 11 on less than 16GB of RAM, especially with how reliant we’ve become on memory-hungry web browsers. But finding a Windows laptop with that much RAM at an affordable price is becoming harder. Today, B&H has an Acer Swift Go 14 for just $549—an impressive $400 off the list price.
This 14-inch laptop looks a little dull, but its solid specs and excellent battery life earned it a four-star rating when PCWorld reviewer Josh Hendrickson checked it out last year. The model on offer at B&H is a little different, with a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and “only” 512GB of storage, but it should have similarly excellent battery life. Other highlights include a 1920×1200 touchscreen, plenty of ports including double USB-C, double USB-A, full-sized HDMI, and an integrated microSD card slot.
With integrated Intel Arc graphics, the Swift Go 14 should be able to handle just about any 2D game, plus a few rounds of Fortnite or Minecraft. Just don’t try to throw something like Cyberpunk 2077 at it. But for pretty much any standard office, web, or video purpose, it’s an ideal machine for the task, especially if you’re looking for smooth performance on web-based activity. At 3.05 pounds and a little over an inch thick, it’s no featherweight, but it’s not bulky either.
This is one of B&H’s “Deal Zone” promotions, so it’s only good for today—that’s April 3rd, 2025—until midnight Eastern time (9 PM Pacific). Get an order in fast if you want one, though be aware that with a discount this steep, stock might disappear before then.
Get an Acer laptop with Core Ultra 7 CPU and 16GB RAM for $549