Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 Comparison

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Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47, two laptops by Acer. Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 was introduced to market in December 2023 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 was launched in June 2023. There is only 6 months difference between Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47 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 Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 Key Specs

Launched in December 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
312.42 x 218.44 x 14.96 mm (12.3 x 8.6 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 Key Specs

Launched in June 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
360.4 x 271.09 x 25.9-26.9 mm (14.19 x 10.67 x 1.02-1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 over Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47

Weight	1.32 kg vs 2.50 kg	1.18 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.3% vs ~68.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.5 mm vs 7.5 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	45.5 dB vs 64 dB	Less fan noise
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
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
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 over Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS vs 4.92 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600

Common Strengths of Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72

Launch Dates	December 2023 vs June 2023	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
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 Nitro 5 AN515-47 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Surface Area	682 cm2 (105.8 inches2)	977 cm2 (151.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.3%	~68.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.5 mm	~7.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black

Comparison of the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 weighs 1.32 kg (2.91 lbs), whereas the Nitro 5 AN515-47 weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 1.32 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 2.50 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 14.96 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 26.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 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 Go 14 SFG14-72 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 is 0.16 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 Go 14 SFG14-72 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.75 GHz
Number of Cores	0	8
Number of Threads	18	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	6 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1562
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	14116

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 Go 14 SFG14-72 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		45 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	112	2048
TMUs	7	64
ROPs	4	32

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 Go 14 SFG14-72 has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Nitro 5 AN515-47'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	Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-72)	Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ 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	65 Wh	59 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	100 W	180 W

Moreover, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 boasts a larger battery capacity of 65 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Nitro 5 AN515-47's59 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 65 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 59 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and the Nitro 5 AN515-47 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
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 Go 14 SFG14-72 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 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. Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Nitro 5 AN515-47 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Nitro 5 AN515-47's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Nitro 5 AN515-47 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 vs Acer Nitro 5 AN515-47 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Nitro 5 AN515-47 (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 Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47 have USB-A ports. Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Nitro 5 AN515-47 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47 have USB Type-C ports. Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Nitro 5 AN515-47 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
Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Nitro 5 AN515-47 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) 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
Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Nitro 5 AN515-47 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift Go 14 SFG14-72 and Nitro 5 AN515-47 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)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes