Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern). 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) 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

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
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 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
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 - 2 years
Model Number 43 -
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