UAE Price
AED 799
India Price
₹18,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2018
The Acer Swift 5 SF514-55T-58DN (Swift 5 SF514 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Acer's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 14.95 x 318.9 x 207 ( = 0.59 x 12.56 x 8.15 in) display, the Intel Core i5-1135G7 4c/8t 4 x 2.4 - 4.2 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3 chipset. At AED 799 in the UAE and ₹18,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Acer Swift 5 SF514-55T-58DN excels with its Intel Core i5-1135G7 and Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs, delivering strong multi-threaded performance and capable 1080p gaming without a dedicated GPU. Its 56Wh battery sustains 8–9 hours under light workloads, and the 1.005kg weight makes it one of the lightest 14-inch laptops in its class. The quad-channel 8GB RAM boosts memory bandwidth, aiding integrated graphics. It’s best for students and remote workers needing portability, all-day battery, and reliable Windows 10 performance for web, Office, and light photo editing. Its weakness is thermal throttling: sustained CPU loads above 28W cause noticeable slowdowns, and the single Thunderbolt/USB-C port limits expansion. In UAE at AED 799, it’s good value because you pay far less than for newer models with similar weight and screen. In India at ₹18990, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen 5 or 12th-gen Intel laptops with 16GB RAM and faster SSDs are available for the same cost.
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| Battery | 56 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: 0.9 MP, 16:9 (1280x720) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combined audio port, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 14.95 x 318.9 x 207 ( = 0.59 x 12.56 x 8.15 in) |
| Weight | 1.005 kg ( = 35.45 oz / 2.22 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, AU Optronics AUO7490, IPS, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
| Memory | 8 GB , quad-channel |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP |
| Soundcard | Intel Tiger Lake-U/Y PCH-LP - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Charging | fast charging / Quickcharge |
| Additional features | Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Norton Security, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Acer homepageAcer notebook section |
| Price | 1100 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 4c/8t 4 x 2.4 - 4.2 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Swift 5 (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support. While the build quality is solid, newer budget laptops offer better performance and longer-term usability.
The price in UAE is AED 799. It is available through select online retailers and second-hand markets, but new stock is very limited.
The price in India is ₹18990. It can be found through online marketplaces, though availability is mostly limited to refurbished or used units.
The camera delivers basic 720p video quality suitable for casual video calls. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles in low light with noticeable noise.
The battery lasts up to 9 hours with light usage like web browsing and document editing. Heavy tasks or bright screen settings reduce this significantly.
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