Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55, two laptops from Lenovo and Acer. Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 was launched in January 2021. There is 12 months difference between Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 so it would still give an advantage to younger Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
318 x 230 x 15.2-16.5 mm (12.52 x 9.06 x 0.6-0.65 inches)
Weight: 1.48 kg (3.26 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 Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 over Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55

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
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 98%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Replaceable Battery	Yes vs No	Easily replace the battery when needed
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM Type
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Speaker Loudness	81 dB vs 65 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 over Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7

Weight	1.00 kg vs 1.48 kg	0.48 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.9% vs ~77.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.5 mm vs 8.3 mm	3.8 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	34 dB vs 44.6 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1550:1 vs 1000:1	more pleasing colors
Max Brightness	410 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable

Common Strengths of Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 and Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7

Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
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 4.0 (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	v6E 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
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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7

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

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.48 kg (3.26 lbs)	1 kg (2.21 lbs)
Surface Area	731 cm2 (113.4 inches2)	659 cm2 (102.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~77.7%	~81.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.3 mm	~4.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.07 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.154 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Green
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 External Dimensions

Weight

Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 weighs 1.48 kg (3.26 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

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 1.48 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

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 15.20 mm

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 14.90 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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 is 0.11 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
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

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1280P	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	12	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1593	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7956	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1516	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9305	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 Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

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. Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	3733 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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	Lenovo Yoga 9i 14” (Gen 7)	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	75 Wh	56 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	Yes	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 / 100 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr
AC Adapter Weight	324 / 396 gramm	275 gramm

Moreover, the Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 boasts a larger battery capacity of 75 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 75 Wh

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 56 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	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.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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 Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Swift 5 Pro SF514-55's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 162 ppi

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 157 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 400 nits

Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 410 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 vs Acer Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 (v6).

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 Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 have USB-A ports. Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 have USB Type-C ports. Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 has 4x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has 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 Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 and Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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 Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 nor Swift 5 Pro SF514-55 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Yoga 9i 14-inch Gen 7 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	4x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	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	No	Yes