Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) and Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics capabilities

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price range

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) and Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Shale black Mist green
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Antimicrobial finish, MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards - EPA, JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196, BPR
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 39SK 70TJ
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