Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14). 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 X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

sharp full hd display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 980 g 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Gra black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.5" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge 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 Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 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 52RN 71G
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