Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M). 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 5 (SF514-55GT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average speaker quality

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited gaming capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy -
Colour Mist green Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
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 340 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 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 - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / 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 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
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, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
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 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 7353 652UK
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