Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell Inspiron 3480 and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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.

Dell Inspiron 3480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good port selection

average battery life

dim display

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell Inspiron 3480 and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Inspiron 3480 vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 24.19 cm x 2.1 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 111.94 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, 0.2265 mm pixel pitch, ±40° horizontal viewing angle, +10/-30 vertical viewing angle Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3204 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8106 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Inspiron 3480 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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