Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) vs Alienware m16 R2
47.4chipPerformance42.1
56chipGraphics77.2
38.4Displayspec-based49
53.3Batteryspec-based86.7
92Portabilityspec-based30.4
4 spec wins — Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51)3 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) scores 54.7 against 54.9 for Alienware m16 R2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware m16 R2 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 62% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 56
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 65 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3) | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,383Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,670Bottom 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 90 Wh+38% |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+62% | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+41% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Stainless steel-magnesium alloy | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD IR with Human Presence Detection | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera facial login | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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