Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
31.3Performancespec-based39.9
40.2chipGraphics77.2
33.5Displayspec-based38.4
80.6Batteryspec-based54.1
87.4Portabilityspec-based65.8
5 spec wins — Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) scores 51.1 against 51.2 for Dell XPS 14 (9440). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 14 (9440) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31)
- 69% higher Web browsing endurance: 16.9 h vs 10 h
- 29% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.68 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 18 mm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,613 vs 2,330
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 7,977
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,613+12%Bottom 29% | 2,330Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,977Bottom 2% | 12,600+58%Bottom 38% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+1% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.9 h+69% | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.19 kg+29% | 1.68 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm+28% | 18 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A, 3.5mm audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello face recognition (IR camera) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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