Acer Swift 5vsAcer Nitro V 16

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Swift 5
Swift 5

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 5 has satisfactory performance, limited by its 17-watt power limit and integrated Intel Xe graphics.
The Acer Swift 5 has decent build quality, but lacks durability and sturdiness for its price tag overall.
The Acer Swift 5's display is serviceable, offering good color accuracy and brightness, but no standout feature.
The Acer Swift 5 boasts a range of premium features including antimicrobial coating and Thunderbolt 4 support.
Acer
Acer Nitro V 16
Nitro V 16

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro V 16's performance is hindered by thermal issues, affecting CPU and gaming capabilities severely.
Build quality of Acer Nitro V 16 feels underwhelming and like an afterthought due to lack of focus.
The Acer Nitro V 16's display offers vibrant colors, clear visuals, and excellent color accuracy with great viewing angles.
The Acer Nitro V 16 boasts impressive gaming performance and features an AMD Ryzen processor with NVIDIA GeForce GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 5
Winner
#342
Acer Nitro V 16
#344
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 5
#7
Winner
Acer Nitro V 16
#436
Display
Acer Swift 5
#162
Winner
Acer Nitro V 16
#351
Performance
Acer Swift 5
#637
Acer Nitro V 16
#176
Winner
Build
Acer Swift 5
#130
Winner
Acer Nitro V 16
#395
Features
Acer Swift 5
#182
Winner
Acer Nitro V 16
#191

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 5
Acer Acer Nitro V 16
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Core i7-14650HX
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 85W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift 5

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Acer Nitro V 16

Strengths

A competent gaming and productivity laptop
Good display
Efficient internals
Impressive frame rate in games like Cyberpunk and Tomb Raider
Consistent performance in single-core workloads like Cinema 4D R23
Decent battery life is implied (not explicitly mentioned but can be inferred from the text)
Has potential for good performance if thermals are managed better

Weaknesses

Struggles with build quality
Poor thermal management holds back CPU performance
Thermal performance limits Ryzen 5 processor's capabilities
GPU power limited to 95W, which is lower than the competition
Performance in single-threaded workloads like Chromium Compile is disappointing
Build quality and thermal issues make it hard to recommend
Positioning within Acer's lineup is confusing and unclear
Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift 5

The Acer Swift 5 is a sleek and portable 14-inch laptop, upgraded with Intel's 11th gen Tiger Lake processors. Weighing just under 2.3lbs, it boasts a sturdy yet lightweight design, making it ideal for daily use. Its features include a 1080p touchscreen display, impressive CPU performance, and decent thermals management. However, its price point may raise eyebrows, considering the competition in this segment. In this review, we'll delve into the pros and cons of the Acer Swift 5 to help you decide if it's worth your consideration.

Acer Nitro V 16

The Acer Nitro V 16 is a gaming laptop that promises to deliver competent performance, but its build quality and thermal management are questionable. With an efficient interior, good display, and a Ryzen 5 processor, it's unclear why the CPU is held back by poor thermals. The power-limited GPU also raises confusion, making this laptop's identity and purpose within Acer's lineup uncertain.

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