Acer Swift 3 (SF313) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF313) and Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT). 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 Swift 3 (SF313) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF313) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average speaker quality

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF313) and Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF313) vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.25 cm x 23.388 cm x 1.595 cm 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Sparkly silver Mist green
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Image Brightness 415 cd/m² 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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)
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 53G 7353
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