Dell Inspiron 15 3535 vs Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 15 3535 vs Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41, two laptops from Dell and Acer. Dell Inspiron 15 3535 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 was launched in January 2023. Both Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 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 Dell Inspiron 15 3535 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
GPU: Radeon 610M
8GB Ram
358.5 x 235.56 x 16.96-18.99 mm (14.11 x 9.27 x 0.67-0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB Ram
321.7 x 211.7 x 15.9 mm (12.67 x 8.33 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 15 3535 over Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41

Side Bezel Thickness	6.6 mm vs 10.1 mm	3.5 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM Type
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 over Dell Inspiron 15 3535

Weight	1.25 kg vs 1.63 kg	0.38 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.5% vs ~79.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 100 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	1.108 TFLOPS vs 0.49 TFLOPS	Charges via USB-C type cable
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0	Faster USB-A
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 2.0	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 and Dell Inspiron 15 3535

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 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
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	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 and Dell Inspiron 15 3535

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

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 vs Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Inspiron 15 3535 and the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Surface Area	844 cm2 (130.8 inches2)	681 cm2 (105.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.5%	~83.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.6 mm	~10.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Silver

Comparison of the Dell Inspiron 15 3535 and the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 External Dimensions

Weight

Inspiron 15 3535 weighs 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs), whereas the Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 weighs 1.25 kg (2.76 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

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 1.63 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 1.25 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 18.99 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 15.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 Dell Inspiron 15 3535 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 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

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 vs Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 3 7320U AMD Ryzen 3 7330U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	4	6
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	4 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1029	1488
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3732	6603
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1117	1451
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	4454	9408

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 Dell Inspiron 15 3535 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 610M	Radeon RX Vega 7
Base Clock Frequency	400 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1800 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	563.2 GFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS
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	128	448
TMUs	8	28
ROPs	4	8

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. Dell Inspiron 15 3535 has a FLOPS value of 0.49 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5500 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Inspiron 15 3535 and the Swift Go 14 SFG14-41, 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	Dell Inspiron 15 3535	Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41
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	41 Wh 54 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Voltage	11.25 V
Cable Length	1 meters

On the other hand, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 features a higher battery capacity of 50 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Inspiron 15 3535's 41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 41 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 50 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Inspiron 15 3535 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Swift Go 14 SFG14-41's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 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.

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 vs Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Inspiron 15 3535 and Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 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. Inspiron 15 3535 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Inspiron 15 3535 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Swift Go 14 SFG14-41's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 100 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 220 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 vs Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Inspiron 15 3535 (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 Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 have USB-A ports. Inspiron 15 3535 has 1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0 USB-A ports, while Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 have USB Type-C ports. Inspiron 15 3535 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 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
Neither Inspiron 15 3535 nor Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 feature an HDMI port. Inspiron 15 3535 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Both Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Inspiron 15 3535 and Swift Go 14 SFG14-41 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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2, 1x USB 2.0	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No