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Acer Swift 5 SF514-54T-501U

Specifications

Acer Swift 5 SF514-54T-501U
Acer Swift 5 SF514-54T-501U (Swift 5 SF514 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-1035G1 4 x 1.2 GHz, Ice Lake-U
Graphics adapter
Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) - 1024 MB VRAM, Memory: 1330 MHz, 26.20.100.7372
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR4
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, Yes, AU Optronics AUO253D, IPS, CineCrystal, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel 495 (Ice Lake-U PCH-LP Premium)
Storage
Kingston RBUSNS8154P3512GJ1, 512 GB 
, 480 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Ice Lake-U/Y PCH-LP cAVS
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5.mm audio jack, Card Reader: none, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.95 x 318.7 x 210.5 ( = 0.59 x 12.55 x 8.29 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4 cells, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 12 h
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD webcam 720p
Primary Camera: 1 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty, 2 year warranty (1st Y ITW)
Weight
943 g ( = 33.26 oz / 2.08 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)
Price
900 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.1% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 68%, features: 61%, display: 88% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 86%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Acer Swift 5 SF514-54T-501U

86.3% Acer Swift 5 Laptop Review: An all-round improvement for the 14-inch ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Another Swift flyweight has come up for testing and will have to prove that it requires a lot fewer compromises than its predecessor did. Will the new Intel Core i5-1035G1 finally offer the appropriate performance instead of extreme throttling? Find out in our review.
80% Acer Swift 5 (2020) review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
There are several laptops and tablets lying around my apartment but I found myself grabbing the Swift 5 over the others. That's because the Swift 5's staggeringly lightweight chassis required little effort to carry around and I could reliably count on there being enough battery life remaining. I also really enjoyed watching content on the 14-inch, 1080p display, which is plenty vivid and blocks reflections.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Acer Swift 5 (2020) review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
So where's the catch? The magnesium-rich casing may feel closer to plastic than aluminium to some fingers. If you can shrug off the superficial, only the trackpad could do with a level-up. But that's one reason the price starts at under £800, rather than closer to £1000.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Swift 5 Pro (SF514-54GT) review – the lightest laptop got a GeForce treatment
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
This sounds great, but keep in mind you won’t be very comfortable using the touchscreen, as the entire lid flops like a madman if you tap it. On the bright side, the lid, itself, acts as a leverage for the base that lifts its backside a couple of millimeters. Perhaps this was the reason for the cool and quiet work of the laptop.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2020

Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] Acer Swift 5 SF514-54T: Sencillamente Increíble!
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; nice display; light weight; decent processor; good webcam. Negative: No SD card reader; no ethernet port.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2020

Comment

Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Ice-Lake G1 SoCs based on the new Gen. 11 architecture with 32 of the 64 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model ranging from 300 MHz base to 1050 - 1100 MHz boost. The Ice-Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm process at Intel produced.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i5-1035G1: A low-power, Ice Lake family processor (SoC) featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache and the UHD G1 (32 EUs) iGPU. This Core i5 saw the light of day in H2 2019; it is designed for use in highly portable consumer laptops. The CPU cores run at 1.0 GHz to 3.6 GHz. The Sunny Cove microarchitecture that is in use here is notable for several improvements over Skylake including support for new technologies, new instruction sets and fast LPDDR4-3733 RAM. There is no PCIe 4 support here, however.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


82.1%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2020-03-11 (Update: 2020-03-11)