Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Review

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

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price range

no dedicated GPU

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

lightweight design

good basic connectivity

average battery life

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) and Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) vs. Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 38.16 cm x 26.28 cm x 2.095 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, magnesium-lithium alloy Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Mist green Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 4810 mAh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Acer Aspire 3 (A315-53)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 Antimicrobial finish, MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards EPA, JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196, BPR -
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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 70TJ 34RQ
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