Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
31.3Performancespec-based41.4
40.2chipGraphicschip61.9
33.5Displayspec-based31.8
80.6Batteryspec-based65
87.4Portabilityspec-based71.1
5 spec wins — Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31)3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) scores 51.1 against 51.2 for Dell 14 Plus (DB14250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31)
- 26% higher Web browsing endurance: 16.9 h vs 13.4 h
- 24% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 17 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,085 vs 7,977
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+17% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,613Bottom 29% | 2,728+4%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,977Bottom 2% | 11,085+39%Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+9% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.9 h+26% | 13.4 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+23% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+24% | 17 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A, 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello face recognition (IR camera) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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