Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 Comparison

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Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56, two laptops from Razer and Acer. Razer Blade 14 2022 was introduced to market in January 2022 and Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 was launched in February 2022. There is only 1 months difference between Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade 14 2022 and Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 14 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
319.7 x 220 x 16.8 mm (12.59 x 8.66 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1260P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
309.8 x 213.3 x 14.9 mm (12.2 x 8.4 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

Razer Blade 14 2022 was replaced by Razer Blade 14 2023. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Razer Blade 14 2022
Razer Blade 14 2023 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 14 2022 over Acer Swift 5 SF514-56

Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	340 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	12.3 TFLOPS vs 1.69 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs LPDDR4X	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 over Razer Blade 14 2022

Weight	1.20 kg vs 1.78 kg	0.58 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.7% vs ~76.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	210 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 and Razer Blade 14 2022

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs February 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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 4.0 (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
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	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 SF514-56 and Razer Blade 14 2022

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

Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 14 2022 and the Acer Swift 5 SF514-56.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Surface Area	703 cm2 (109 inches2)	661 cm2 (102.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.8%	~81.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.9 mm	~0 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Gold

Comparison of the Razer Blade 14 2022 and the Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 14 2022 weighs 1.78 kg (3.92 lbs), whereas the Swift 5 SF514-56 weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 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

Razer Blade 14 2022 1.78 kg

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 1.20 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2022 16.80 mm

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 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 Razer Blade 14 2022 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 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
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

Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX	Intel Core i7 1260P
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	8	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 680M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1593	1779
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10104	9214
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1573	1745
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14223	9746

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 Razer Blade 14 2022 and Acer Swift 5 SF514-56.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1260P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	192 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	3840	768
TMUs	120	48
ROPs	48	24

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. Razer Blade 14 2022 has a FLOPS value of 12.3 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Razer Blade 14 2022 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Blade 14 2022 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Swift 5 SF514-56's RAM capacity of 8 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	Razer Blade 14 (2022)	Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56)
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	61.6 Wh	0 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	230 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	654 gramm

Moreover, the Blade 14 2022 boasts a larger battery capacity of 62 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift 5 SF514-56's56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2022 62 Wh

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 56 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Blade 14 2022 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Swift 5 SF514-56's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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.

Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 14 2022 and Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 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 Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Blade 14 2022 is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Swift 5 SF514-56's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift 5 SF514-56 features a higher pixel density with 210 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2022 157 ppi

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 210 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 14 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Blade 14 2022 offers a higher maximum brightness of 340 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Razer Blade 14 2022 340 nits

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Razer Blade 14 2022 vs Acer Swift 5 SF514-56 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Blade 14 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Swift 5 SF514-56 (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 Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 have USB Type-C ports. Blade 14 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Swift 5 SF514-56 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
Swift 5 SF514-56 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Blade 14 2022 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 feature an HDMI port. Blade 14 2022 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Swift 5 SF514-56 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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 Blade 14 2022 nor Swift 5 SF514-56 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 14 2022 and Swift 5 SF514-56 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	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No