Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook. 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

HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-resolution display

robust security features

responsive touch screen

high price point

limited port variety

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 990 g
Colour Pure silver Slate blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.5"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
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 -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
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) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) HP Dragonfly G4 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features - BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested, Secured-core PC enabled
Compliant Standards - CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, ISO 9241, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Ukraine NSoC, Saudi Arabian Compliance
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R2VE -
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