Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
45.9Performance43.3
34Display38.4
86.7Battery66.7
75.5Portability64.1
4 spec wins — Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) wins this laptop face-off, 57.2 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and portability (+11). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 64
- 18% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,635 vs 12,867
- 10% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 19.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- 36% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 367 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+4% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen option) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 367 nits | 500 nits+36% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,452Bottom 31% | 2,475+1%Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,635+14%Top 38% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+18% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+10% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello face recognition) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (ARM64) | Windows 11 |
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