Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE). 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 3X (SF314-510G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

fast intel iris xe

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest storage capacity

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vibrant qhd+ display

sleek aluminum chassis

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio output

relatively heavy design

short battery life

high price point

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steam blue Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
BATTERY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
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 - 2 years
Model Number 57DG 204UK
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