Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)

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

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast processor

good battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre speakers

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Pure silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics AMD Radeon HD
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
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 (SF314-42)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
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 (SF314-42)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
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 (SF314-42)
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)
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 - R2VE
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