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 for Business Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Platinum
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
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 320 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 for Business
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 for Business
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 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
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 for Business
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 for Business
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 for Business
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 for Business
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 for Business
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 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
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
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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