Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics capabilities

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) 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 dedicated gpu

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.19 kg
Colour Shale black Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
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 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
RAM 4 GB (4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
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)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit 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 MU-MIMO technology Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology
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 39SK 31D2
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