Acer Swift X SFX14-41G vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 Comparison

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Acer Swift X SFX14-41G vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55, two laptops by Acer. Acer Swift X SFX14-41G was introduced to market in April 2021 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 was launched in January 2021. There is only 3 months difference between Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 are members of Acer's Swift series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Swift Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Swift Go 14 AI	September 2024	14.0"	322.6 x 225.95 x 10-17.95 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61	September 2024	14.0"	312.9 x 222.11 x 10-17.9 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51	September 2024	14.0"	312 x 221 x 16 mm	1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)
Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T	September 2024	16.0"	356 x 249.42 x 9.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T	September 2024	16.0"	356 x 249.42 x 9.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-63	July 2024	14.0"	312.9 x 217.9 x 14.9 mm	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Acer Swift 14 SF14-11	March 2024	14.5"	322.6 x 226 x 14.9 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72	January 2024	16.0"	355.6 x 243.8 x 24.3 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift X SFX14-41G and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift X SFX14-41G Key Specs

Launched in April 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
322.5 x 213.3 x 17.9 mm (12.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift X SFX14-41G over Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 98%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5

Reasons to choose Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 over Acer Swift X SFX14-41G

Weight	1.00 kg vs 1.39 kg	0.39 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.9% vs ~78.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.5 mm vs 6.3 mm	1.8 mm thinner bezels
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	410 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Acer Swift X SFX14-41G

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
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
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 Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Acer Swift X SFX14-41G

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

Acer Swift X SFX14-41G vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift X SFX14-41G and the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)	1 kg (2.21 lbs)
Surface Area	688 cm2 (106.7 inches2)	659 cm2 (102.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.5%	~81.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~4.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Gold	Green

Comparison of the Acer Swift X SFX14-41G and the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift X SFX14-41G weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs), whereas the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 weighs 1 kg (2.21 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 X SFX14-41G 1.39 kg

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 1.00 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-41G 17.90 mm

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 14.90 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 X SFX14-41G is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 is 0.07 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 X SFX14-41G vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 5700U AMD Ryzen 7 5800U	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.8 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.3 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	8	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 8	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1181	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6240	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1260	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9084	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 X SFX14-41G and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 5700U

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1380 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1515 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	1024	640
TMUs	64	40
ROPs	32	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 X SFX14-41G has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift X SFX14-41G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3733 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Swift X SFX14-41G and the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55, 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 X (SFX14-41G)	Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-55)
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	59 Wh	56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	90 W	65 W

Moreover, the Swift X SFX14-41G boasts a larger battery capacity of 59 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-41G 59 Wh

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 56 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.93 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Swift X SFX14-41G provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
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 X SFX14-41G vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift X SFX14-41G and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 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 X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Swift X SFX14-41G is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 feature the same pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-41G 157 ppi

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 157 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 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 X SFX14-41G 300 nits

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 410 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Acer Swift X SFX14-41G vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 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 X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 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
Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Swift X SFX14-41G does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 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
Neither Swift X SFX14-41G nor Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift X SFX14-41G and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 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)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	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	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes