Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. 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 1 (SF114-33) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

solid build quality

efficient power usage

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

slow multitasking speeds

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 39 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant Fast charging
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number P2DE -
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