Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Review

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

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

thunderbolt 4 support

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sturdy mechanical keyboard

good thermal management

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy -
Colour Mist green Grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Microphone input
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 55T -
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