Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). 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 (SF314-58G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.795 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Ink black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Gen 2.0 technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant MIL-STD-810G tested
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 574L 081UK
Other projects: