Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast processor

good battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre speakers

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Pure silver Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 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 R2VE 61G
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