Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
45.9Performance78.2
34Display74.3
86.7Battery66.6
75.5Portability71
4 spec wins — Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+32). Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 71
- 38% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 13 h
- 16% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,199
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 34
- 336% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 367 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,864 vs 2,452
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+2% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen option) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3024x1964 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 367 nits | 1,600 nits+336% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Apple M4 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,452Bottom 31% | 3,864+58%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,635Top 38% | 23,035+57%Top 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+4% | 72 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+38% | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 96 W+48% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+16% | 1.62 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15.5 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello face recognition) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (ARM64) | macOS Sequoia |
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