Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Swift 5 (SF514). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour - Mist green
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 55T
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