Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Dell Inspiron 14 5441 (3 tied) — including performance score (7.1/10 vs 6.2/10).
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: our verdict
Swift is for buyers who want the fastest performance, brightest 14-inch IPS LCD panel, and longest battery life in a lightweight chassis, plus double the storage at 512 GB. If you just need a solid keyboard or want to save money, skip Swift.
Inspiron is for buyers who want a comfortable typing experience and the flexibility to pick between two CPU options at a much lower price. If you demand the best performance, battery life, or a brighter IPS panel, Inspiron is not for you. The main reason to hesitate: the TN LCD panel lacks the color and viewing angles of an IPS display.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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 Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Build & Design
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.3 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.9 x 222.11 x 10-17.9 mm 12.32 x 8.74 x 0.39-0.7 inches | 314 x 223.75 x 15.14-17.9 mm 12.36 x 8.81 x 0.6-0.7 inches |
| Footprint | 695 cm2 (107.7 inches2) | 703 cm2 (108.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 8.0 cm |
| Touchpad surface | — | Plastic |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| Performance score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1060 | 694 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 117 | 107 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14225 | 11186 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2811 | 2379 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: CPU
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| CPU threads | 20 | 8 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | X1P-42-100 X1P-64-100 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: GPU
| Spec |
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| GPU compute | 4.5 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Radeon 880M | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | AMD Radeon 880M | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 400 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2900 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15-54 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Radeon 880M | Adreno X1-45 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Memory
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Storage
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Display
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| Display score | 3.7/10 | 2.8/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 768 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | TN LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 600:1 |
| Response time | — | 35 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.8% | ~80.9% |
| Side bezels | 5.7 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | — |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Battery
| Spec |
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| Battery score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery capacity | 65 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | — | 11.4 V |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 3.2 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Audio
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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|---|---|---|
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: OS & Software
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5441: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Dell Inspiron 14 5441
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
- Performance score: 7.1/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Portability score: 9.1/10 (vs 8.6/10)
- Display score: 3.7/10 (vs 2.8/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1060 (vs 694)
- Cinebench (single-core): 117 (vs 107)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14225 (vs 11186)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2811 (vs 2379)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 4.5 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Brightness: 768 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 65 Wh (vs 54 Wh)
- Weight: 1.32 kg (vs 1.55 kg)
- HDMI port
Dell Inspiron 14 5441
- Battery score: 7.8/10 (vs 6.8/10)
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 or the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Dell Inspiron 14 5441 (3 tied) — including performance score (7.1/10 vs 6.2/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 or the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
The Dell Inspiron 14 5441 costs around $749, $450 less than the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 at around $1199.
What are the main differences between the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5441?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (7.1/10 on the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs 6.2/10); portability score (9.1/10 on the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs 8.6/10); battery score (7.8/10 on the Dell Inspiron 14 5441 vs 6.8/10).