Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)

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Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH). 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 (SF314-59) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel processor

affordable price

solid build quality

good battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

basic audio performance

Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pink melon -
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
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
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Model Number 30Z2 -
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