Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. LG gram 15Z980

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)

Our Rating: 78 %

LG gram 15Z980
LG gram 15Z980

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and LG gram 15Z980. 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 (SF314) Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

mediocre speaker performance

LG gram 15Z980 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 15Z980 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

sharp full hd display

responsive touchpad

solid state drive storage

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and LG gram 15Z980
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. LG gram 15Z980 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.76 cm x 22.84 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.105 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver White
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 72 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Gesture function
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Slots - SSD (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Trouble Shooting Guide, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 15Z980
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet 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 - Miracast
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 43 H.AA75A1
Other projects: