Samsung Galaxy Book2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp amoled display

fast charging support

robust connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

limited storage capacity

modest graphics performance

no sd card slot

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book2 and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book2 vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.66 cm x 22.91 cm x 1.54 cm 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Graphite Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Auto framing 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony Gen 2.0 technology
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C
2 x USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Security -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book2 Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 - Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 574L
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