Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
45.9Performance60.6
45.1chipGraphics68.1
34Displayspec-based35.1
86.7Batteryspec-based60
75.5Portabilityspec-based59.8
4 spec wins — Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)6 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) scores 55.7 against 55.8 for HP ZBook 8 G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)
- 67% higher Web browsing endurance: 18 h vs 10.8 h
- 22% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 18% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,679
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger graphics score: 68 vs 45
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,905 vs 2,452
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+4% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (touchscreen option) | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 367 nits | 400 nits+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,452Bottom 21% | 2,905+18%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,635Top 41% | 15,972+9%Top 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 5,249Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 77 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h+67% | 10.8 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+18% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+22% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, optional smart card reader, optional nano-SIM slot, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello face recognition) | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (ARM64) | Windows 11 Pro |
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