Which is better for students taking notes?

The Dell, because its touchscreen and 360-degree hinge let you write and sketch in tablet mode. The Acer is lighter to carry but has no touch input.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Acer. Its 70 Whr battery is rated for up to 19 hours of video playback, while the Dell's 54 Whr pack is rated at 6 hours, though independent testing pushed the Dell to about 16 hours.

Is the Acer worth stepping up to over the Dell?

Yes for most buyers. You get a much lighter aluminum body, a 120 Hz screen and longer battery life. Step down to the Dell only if touch and tablet mode matter.

Which is better for photo and video editing?

The Dell's Ryzen 5 has more threads, which helps in short bursts, but both have only 8 GB of RAM, which limits serious editing. The Acer's brighter screen is better for judging color.

Can I upgrade the memory later?

The Dell uses a single DDR5 slot, so you can add more RAM. The Acer's LPDDR5X is soldered and fixed at 8 GB.

Which feels better built?

The Acer. Its all-aluminum chassis with a CNC-cut cover feels sturdier than the Dell's plastic body, and it weighs far less.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) vs Acer Swift Air 14

The Acer Swift Air 14 is the better pick for most people deciding between these two. It is far lighter at about 2.6 lb versus 3.8 lb, has a brighter 120 Hz screen, longer tested battery life, and a sturdier all-aluminum chassis. The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 wins only if you need a touchscreen convertible with a fingerprint reader. Reviewers rate the Dell well overall, but its 8 GB of RAM and 300-nit panel are the weak points at this level.

Choose the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 if you want a touchscreen convertible for note-taking, drawing or tablet-style use and a fingerprint login.
Choose the Acer Swift Air 14 if you carry a laptop all day and want the lightest, longest-running machine with a smooth 120 Hz screen.

Prices

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445): $649.00 at Walmart (checked today)
Acer Swift Air 14: $579.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
Difference: the Acer Swift Air 14 is $69.01 cheaper than the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) today

	Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445)	Acer Swift Air 14
Form factor	360-degree hinge convertible with touchscreen	Standard clamshell with a 180-degree lay-flat hinge
Weight	About 3.8 lb	About 2.6 lb
Display	14-inch FHD+ touch, 300 nits, standard refresh	14-inch WUXGA IPS, 120 Hz
Battery	54 Whr, rated 6 hours, tested about 16 hours	70 Whr, rated up to 19 hours video
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, 6 cores/12 threads	Intel Core 5 320, 6 cores/6 threads
Memory	8 GB DDR5, single slot	8 GB LPDDR5X, soldered
Build	Plastic chassis	All-aluminum with CNC diamond-cut cover
Security	Fingerprint reader	Facial recognition

Spec	Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445)	Acer Swift Air 14
Resolution	1920 x 1200	1920 x 1200
Operating System	Windows OS	Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Processor Brand	Intel CPU	Intel CPU
Color	Silver, Blue	Gold
Biometric Security	Fingerprint Scan	Facial Recognition
Weight	3.8 lb	1.19 kg
Screen Size	14 inches	14"
Battery Life	6 hours battery life	19 hours under a video playback scenario
Processor	AMD Ryzen™ 5 8640HS 6-core/12-thread Processor …	Intel® Core™ 5 Series 3 320 processor Hexa-core…
Energy Star	Yes	Yes
Drive Capacity	512 GB drive	512 GB drive
Installed Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM

Spec	Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445)	Acer Swift Air 14
Tested Battery Life (Hours	Minutes) 15:56	—
Graphics Processor	Intel GPU	—
Touchscreen	Yes	—
Drive Type	Solid State Drive	—
Display	14", Touch, FHD+, WVA, 300 nits, ComfortView	—
Memory	8GB, 1x8GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s	—
Storage	512 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD	—
Starting Weight	3.77 lb (1.71 kg)	—
Height	0.62 in.- 0.74 in. (15.86 mm – 18.90 mm)	—
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Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) vs Acer Swift Air 14

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