Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
45.9Performance42.4
34Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
75.5Portability51.3
5 spec wins — Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) wins this laptop face-off, 57.2 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and performance (+4). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 36% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 2.13 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 100% higher charging: 130 W vs 65 W
- 36% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 367 nits
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16.3 ″+12% |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen option) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 367 nits | 500 nits+36% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,452+1%Bottom 31% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,635+7%Top 38% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 130 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+36% | 2.13 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+4% | 18.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello face recognition) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (ARM64) | Windows 11 Home |
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