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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Acer Swift 14 and the Dell Latitude 5430, consider your primary needs. If you prioritize higher resolution, touch screen, and better color coverage, the Acer provides these features, ideal for design or photo editing tasks. However, it comes at a higher price point. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude is more budget-friendly, offers a professional look suitable for business environments, and includes features such as Ethernet and a numeric keypad. If battery life is a deciding factor, both models offer similar hours of typical usage. Although the Acer generally has better performance due to its higher RAM and storage, the Dell is heavier but also includes Windows 11 Pro. If light gaming is on the agenda, both can handle it but aren't specialized for this purpose. Consider how these differences align with whether your usage is more business-oriented, casual, or geared towards creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 leads in general use with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, superior screen quality with better resolution and color coverage, and weighs less, making it more portable. The Dell Latitude 5430, while slightly heavier with a less powerful CPU, lower RAM, and a screen that has lower resolution and color accuracy, still offers a solid build and good portability, with factors such as storage, keyboard, speakers, and heat management being less impactful on its fair general use qualification.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 is a better option for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful i7 processor and higher screen resolution, which facilitates more detailed graphics and a better overall experience. In comparison, the Dell Latitude 5430, with an i5 processor and lower resolution, may not handle gaming and 3D tasks as smoothly, thus providing a more basic experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM, plus a high-quality screen with superior pixel density, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Dell Latitude 5430, which has a mid-range Intel i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a screen with lower pixel density, limiting its performance in these areas.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a crisp, high-resolution display and impressive brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity for everyday tasks, while its color range satisfies the precision needed for engineering and design. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5430 provides an adequate display for routine activities and technical work but may lack the vibrancy and sharpness offered by the Acer. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D tasks due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$790
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $790 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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