Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T). 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 (SF314) Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.52 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 999 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Char blue | Pure silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, in-cell touch technology
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports 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
HDMI
USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (with power off charging)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - HDCP Compliant
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 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 43 57AK
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