Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 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.

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

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 Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Metal Anodised aluminium
Colour Space grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 185 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eye Care Mode, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Recessed camera Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery/charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 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
Model Number - 71G
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