Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) and Acer Swift 3 (SF316). 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 7 (SF714-52T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-thin design

lightweight for portability

full hd touchscreen

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

average cpu performance

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest speaker output

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) and Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.79 cm x 19.15 cm x 0.995 cm 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 990 g 1.75 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Starfield black | Moonstone white Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16.1" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Corning Gorilla glass 6 Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
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 200 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C to PD/HDMI/USB-A/USB-C adapter -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice
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 - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 7532 51
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