Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G). 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) Review

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

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

thunderbolt 4 support

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

fast intel iris xe

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Mist green Steam blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
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 201 - M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 55T 57DG
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