Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 Comparison

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Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1, two laptops from Acer and Dell. Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 was introduced to market in January 2021 and Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 was launched in January 2021. Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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)

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
310.5 x 215.1 x 8.4-13.9 mm (12.22 x 8.47 x 0.33-0.55 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 over Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1

Weight	1.00 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.4 kg lighter
Noise Level	34 dB vs 41 dB	Less fan noise
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Response Time	22 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 over Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.1% vs ~81.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 98%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 410 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Better Sound capture
Speaker Loudness	87 dB vs 65 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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
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
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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1: 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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1.

Physical Specs
Weight	1 kg (2.21 lbs)	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Surface Area	659 cm2 (102.2 inches2)	668 cm2 (103.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.9%	~85.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.5 mm	~4.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Green	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	140Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and the Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 weighs 1 kg (2.21 lbs), whereas the Latitude 9420 2-in-1 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 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

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 1.40 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

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 8.40 mm

Min

1.46 mm

Average 17 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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i5 1145G7 Intel Core i7 1185G7
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1324	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4633	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1355	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5087	5087

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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 1135G7 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
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	1,408 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	640
TMUs	40	40
ROPs	20	20

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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3733 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and the Latitude 9420 2-in-1, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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)	Dell Latitude 9420 (2-in-1)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
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	40 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	60 / 65 / 90 W
AC Adapter Weight	275 gramm	346 gramm

Moreover, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 boasts a larger battery capacity of 56 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Latitude 9420 2-in-1's40 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 56 Wh

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 40 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.93 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and the Latitude 9420 2-in-1 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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 Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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 Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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 Latitude 9420 2-in-1's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Latitude 9420 2-in-1 features a higher pixel density with 162 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

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 boasts a faster response time of 22.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Latitude 9420 2-in-1 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 410 nits

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 vs Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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 Latitude 9420 2-in-1 have USB-A ports. Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Latitude 9420 2-in-1 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1 have USB Type-C ports. Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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
Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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 Latitude 9420 2-in-1 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	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	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	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No