Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF313)

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Swift 3 (SF313). 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 3 (SF313) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF313) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF313) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 30.25 cm x 23.388 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour - Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2256 x 1504
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Image Brightness - 415 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF313)
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)
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 53G
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