Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 Comparison

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Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400, two laptops from Acer and ASUS. Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 was introduced to market in January 2021 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 was launched in January 2021. Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
318.9 x 206.7 x 14.9 mm (12.56 x 8.14 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1 kg (2.21 lbs)

ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron 6305
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
4GB Ram
323.4 x 215.6 x 19.2 mm (12.73 x 8.49 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 over ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400

Weight	1.00 kg vs 1.45 kg	0.45 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.9% vs ~77.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.5 mm vs 6.8 mm	2.3 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	34 dB vs 37.4 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	157 ppi vs 112 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	410 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS

Reasons to choose ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 over Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Speaker Loudness	81.1 dB vs 65 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
VGA	Yes vs No	Option to use VGA port to connect to external monitors
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and the ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400.

Physical Specs
Weight	1 kg (2.21 lbs)	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
Surface Area	659 cm2 (102.2 inches2)	697 cm2 (108.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.9%	~77.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.5 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Green	Black
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and the ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 weighs 1 kg (2.21 lbs), whereas the ExpertBook B1 B1400 weighs 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 1.00 kg

ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 1.45 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 14.90 mm

ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 19.20 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

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 5 Pro SF514-55 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 is 0.10 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Celeron 6305 Intel Pentium Gold 7505 Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	1.8 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	2
Number of Threads	8	2
L3 Cache	8 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48 EUs
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1324	520
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4633	1101

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 5 Pro SF514-55 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

Laptops with: Intel Celeron 6305

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	384
TMUs	40	24
ROPs	20	12

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 5 Pro SF514-55 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 48GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	3733 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the ExpertBook B1 B1400'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 5 Pro (SF514-55)	ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	56 Wh	42 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 / 90 W
AC Adapter Weight	275 gramm	300 gramm

Moreover, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 boasts a larger battery capacity of 56 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the ExpertBook B1 B1400's42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 56 Wh

ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 42 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
The ExpertBook B1 B1400 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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 5 Pro SF514-55 vs ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 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. Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the ExpertBook B1 B1400's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 features a higher pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 157 ppi

ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 112 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 offers a higher maximum brightness of 410 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 410 nits

ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400

220 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1400 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
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 have USB-A ports. Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ExpertBook B1 B1400 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 feature 1x USB 3.2 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
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

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
ExpertBook B1 B1400 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and ExpertBook B1 B1400 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: v5.4)	v5	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	Yes
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes