Acer Swift 3 (SF313) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF313) and Acer Swift 5 (SF514). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF313) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

thunderbolt 4 support

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF313) and Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF313) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.25 cm x 23.388 cm x 1.595 cm 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Sparkly silver Mist green
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 415 cd/m² 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 53G 55T
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