Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 Comparison

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Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

14 inches | January 2021

Speed 1

Size 9

Display 4

Gaming 0.5

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13.6 inches | June 2022

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Display 5.5

Gaming 2.5

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Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift 1 SF114-34 and MacBook Air M2 2022, two laptops from Acer and Apple. Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 was introduced to market in January 2021 and Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 was launched in June 2022. There is 17 months difference between Swift 1 SF114-34 and MacBook Air M2 2022 so it would still give an advantage to younger MacBook Air M2 2022.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 and Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron N4500
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)
4GB Ram
322.8 x 212.2 x 14.95 mm (12.71 x 8.35 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 Key Specs

Launched in June 2022
13.6" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Apple M2
GPU: Apple M2 GPU (8-core)
8GB Ram
304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm (11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches)
Weight: 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 was replaced by Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 2024. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 2024 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 2024 vs Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift 1 SF114-34 and MacBook Air M2 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 over Apple MacBook Air M2 2022

Display Size	14 inches vs 13.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	25 ms vs 29 ms	Faster Response screen
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 1.4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable

Reasons to choose Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 over Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Weight	1.24 kg vs 1.30 kg	0.06 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.6 mm vs 6.5 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1384:1 vs 952:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	225 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1664 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	99.9% vs 61.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	98.4% vs 41.4%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	87.6% vs 42.9%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3 TFLOPS vs 0.24 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	3 vs 1	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	82.7 dB vs 73.8 dB	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Common Strengths of Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 and Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 and Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Upgradable Storage	No vs No	No Option to increase the Storage size

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 and the Apple MacBook Air M2 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Surface Area	685 cm2 (106.1 inches2)	654 cm2 (101.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.9%	~82%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~5.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gold	Silver, Gold, Gray, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	120Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 and the Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift 1 SF114-34 weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs), whereas the MacBook Air M2 2022 weighs 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Celeron N4500 Intel Pentium Silver N5030 Intel Celeron N5100 Intel Pentium Silver N6000	Apple M2
Base Frequency	1.1 GHz	3.5 GHz
Number of Cores	2	8
Number of Threads	2	8
L3 Cache	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)	Apple M2 GPU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	5 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	586	1931
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	1083	8996
Cinebench 23 (Single)	456	1586
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	711	8690

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 and Apple MacBook Air M2 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Celeron N4500

Laptops with: Apple M2

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)	Apple M2 GPU
Base Clock Frequency	350 MHz	500 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	750 MHz	1456 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	6 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	0.24 TFLOPS	3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	2.93 Gbps	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	128	1024
TMUs	8	64
ROPs	4	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 has a FLOPS value of 0.24 TFLOPS whereas the Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB	8GB 16GB 24GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	2933 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No

The MacBook Air M2 2022 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Swift 1 SF114-34's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Swift 1 (SF114-34)	Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
CPU	Intel Celeron N4500	Apple M2 (NPU)
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)	Apple GPU (Metal, unified memory)
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~0.5 GB (0.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-34)|Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	50.3 Wh	52.6 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	45 W	30 / 35 / 67 W
AC Adapter Weight	158 gramm	174 / 189 gramm

On the other hand, the MacBook Air M2 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 53 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Swift 1 SF114-34's 50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
The MacBook Air M2 2022 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Swift 1 SF114-34's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	No	No
Storage type	eMMC	SSD (M2)
Memory Bus	Custom	Custom

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 and Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Swift 1 SF114-34 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, MacBook Air M2 2022 has a smaller 13.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Swift 1 SF114-34 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the MacBook Air M2 2022's total usable screen area is 536cm² / 83inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MacBook Air M2 2022 features a higher pixel density with 225 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Swift 1 SF114-34 and MacBook Air M2 2022 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Swift 1 SF114-34 boasts a faster response time of 25.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The MacBook Air M2 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Apple MacBook Air M2 2022

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 vs Apple MacBook Air M2 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Swift 1 SF114-34 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. MacBook Air M2 2022 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Swift 1 SF114-34 and MacBook Air M2 2022 have USB Type-C ports. Swift 1 SF114-34 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while MacBook Air M2 2022 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
MacBook Air M2 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Swift 1 SF114-34 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Swift 1 SF114-34 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors. MacBook Air M2 2022 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Swift 1 SF114-34 nor MacBook Air M2 2022 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift 1 SF114-34 and MacBook Air M2 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes