Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). 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 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 (SF314-59) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pink melon Ink black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) 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, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-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 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) 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 (SF314-59) 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 - 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 30Z2 081UK
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