Acer · 2025
Acer Swift 14 AI
SF14-11, Snapdragon X Plus
A 14.5-inch 2.5K 120 Hz IPS Copilot+ PC on Snapdragon X Plus for around 1099 dollars with very long battery on Windows, but Linux on this exact Acer board is rough versus the further-along Zenbook A14 port.
from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
- Linux: gaps
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on battery, with no category below average.
- Battery 9/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 5/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
Watch for
- Linux needs significant work on this hardware
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Linux: significant gaps, expand for details
Partial · Most documented on arch, with major gaps. Confidence: high · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 14.5" 2560x1600 @ 120Hzsmoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.45 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 75 Wh |
Common questions
- Does the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11, Snapdragon X Plus) work with Linux?
- Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. Snapdragon X1 laptops are still in early Linux support.
- What does the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11, Snapdragon X Plus) cost?
- RRP is about 1099 USD (1199 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11, Snapdragon X Plus) good for office and web work?
- For office and web work we score it 8/10 on value and 5/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11, Snapdragon X Plus)?
- 1.45 kg (3.20 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 75 Wh pack. We score battery 9/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11, Snapdragon X Plus)?
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from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
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As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
