Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)

Our Rating: 78 %

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL). 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

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

average display quality

modest performance

limited graphics power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pink melon Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 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, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
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 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade
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 30Z2 430UK
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