Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. LG gram 17Z990

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

Our Rating: 78 %

LG gram 17Z990
LG gram 17Z990

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and LG gram 17Z990. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 17Z990 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z990 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

large high-resolution display

robust build quality

solid overall performance

higher price point

limited gaming capabilities

no discrete GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and LG gram 17Z990
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. LG gram 17Z990 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 38.075 cm x 26.593 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-nanocarbon alloy
Colour Pure silver Dark silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Reader Mode, Daylight Mode
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD (front)
Camera Features - Built-in microphone
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty - 1
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 9360 mAh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
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
3 x USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (with power off charging)
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
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 Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) LG gram 17Z990
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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 - HDD lock
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
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 - parts and labour - 2 years
Model Number 43 V
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