Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56). 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 7 (SF714-52T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-thin design

lightweight for portability

full hd touchscreen

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

average cpu performance

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid performance

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.79 cm x 19.15 cm x 0.995 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 990 g 1.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Starfield black | Moonstone white Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Corning Gorilla glass 6 Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SK Hynix 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C to PD/HDMI/USB-A/USB-C 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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards - ACPI 5.0
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 7532 52GJ
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