Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

sharp full hd display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum Steel grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Output - 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71G
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