Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Shale black Olivine black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel N-series N200 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0 TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
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 TCO 43
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