Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
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47.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip63
55.7chipGraphicschip53.8
38.4Displayspec-based41.6
53.3Batteryspec-based38.7
92Portabilityspec-based76.6
4 spec wins — Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) scores 54.7 against 54.6 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51)
- 26% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.34 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 20% higher capacity: 65 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+1% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3) | PixelSense Flow HDR LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-78-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-85 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+20% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 39 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+26% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+21% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Stainless steel-magnesium alloy | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD IR with Human Presence Detection | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera facial login | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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