Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. LG gram 14Z90R

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and LG gram 14Z90R. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast processor

good battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre speakers

LG gram 14Z90R Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 14Z90R based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

high-resolution display

robust processing power

fast ssd storage

higher price range

limited gaming performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and LG gram 14Z90R
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. LG gram 14Z90R Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 999 g
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy
Colour Pure silver Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Face recognition, IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 28.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Type Keyboard, touchpad Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort)
2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) LG gram 14Z90R
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Security 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 - LED indicator
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number R2VE K.AA78A1
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