Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (3 tied) — including performance score (7.1/10 vs 6.7/10).
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: our verdict
Swift is built for those who want top-tier performance, longer battery life, and a much brighter 768 nits screen in a compact 1.32 kilogram package. Power users and frequent travelers will appreciate its faster benchmarks, larger upgradable storage, and superior connectivity. If you care most about premium aesthetics or a thinner chassis, skip Swift. The one reason to hesitate: Swift’s design is bulkier and less refined than sleeker alternatives.
Galaxy Book is for buyers who care most about premium design and want the flexibility of choosing between two CPU options to better match their needs.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
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 Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Overall score | 5.3/10 | 5.4/10 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
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| Portability score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 14.9 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 | Island |
| Key travel | 1.3 mm | 1 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 | 313.4 x 221.12 x 14.9 mm |
| Footprint | 695 cm2 (107.7 inches2) | 693 cm2 (107.5 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | — | Plastic |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Performance score | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1060 | 859 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 117 | 116 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14225 | 12707 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2811 | 2596 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: CPU
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| CPU threads | 20 | 12 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 (4P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.0 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: GPU
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| GPU compute | 4.5 TFLOPS | 2.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | AMD Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 400 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2900 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15-54 W | 25 W |
| GPU configurations available | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Memory
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8533 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Storage
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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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 Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Display
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Display score | 3.7/10 | 3.7/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 768 nits | 350 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.8% | ~82% |
| Side bezels | 5.7 mm | 5.9 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | — |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Battery
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Battery score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 65 Wh | 61.2 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Audio
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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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 6.7/10)
- Portability score: 9.1/10 (vs 8.8/10)
- Battery score: 6.8/10 (vs 6.5/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1060 (vs 859)
- Cinebench (single-core): 117 (vs 116)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14225 (vs 12707)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2811 (vs 2596)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 12)
- GPU compute: 4.5 TFLOPS (vs 2.4 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Brightness: 768 nits (vs 350 nits)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 65 Wh (vs 61.2 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Weight: 1.32 kg (vs 1.45 kg)
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
- Overall score: 5.4/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Thickness: 14.9 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Ethernet port
- SD card reader
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (3 tied) — including performance score (7.1/10 vs 6.7/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 costs around $1199, $100 less than the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 at around $1299.
What are the main differences between the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 and the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (7.1/10 on the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs 6.7/10); cinebench (multi-core) (1060 on the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs 859); geekbench (multi-core) (14225 on the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs 12707).