Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
45.9Performance91.1
34Display74.3
86.7Battery99.5
75.5Portability53.3
1 spec wins — Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+45) and display (+40). 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 portability score: 76 vs 53
- 37% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,899
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- 336% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 367 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16.2 ″+12% |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen option) | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3456x2234 |
| 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 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB+125% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,452Bottom 31% | 4,336+77%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,635Top 38% | 30,057+105%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+37% | 2.15 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 16.8 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| 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 16 (M5 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (ARM64) | macOS Tahoe |
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