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日本Acer Swift 3
- Date Published: 12 Dec 2023
- Intel Core i7-1165G7
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
- 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- 2000GB SSD
- 8GB LPDDR4x
- 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
quality
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 2TB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
- RAM
- 8GB LPDDR4x
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Body Material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 323.4 x 218.9 x 15.9 mm (12.73" x 8.62" x 0.63")
- Weight
- 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort
- HDMI
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 2 Stereo Speakers
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Gifts
- 32GB USB Drive
Portability
Review
Acer Swift 3 in-depth review
After we've reviewed the 16-inch version of the Acer Swift 3, today, we are going back to the roots, as we're testing the 14-inch SF314-59. It has a familiar design that is now dressed in more vibrant colors.As with the larger model, the 13-inch device stays true to Intel, but instead of the 35W CPUs, they get the 15W Tiger Lake processors. You can max out the laptop with a Core i7-1165G7, and even though there is no dedicated graphics option, we all know how good of a job does the Iris Xe Graphics do.Additionally, this year, the only display option is a 1080p IPS panel, which has been the standard for mobile computing for the past couple of years.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-3-sf314-59/Spe[...]
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Pros
- Adequate price
- Fingerprint reader
- Comfortable backlit keyboard
- Thunderbolt 4 connection and an M.2 slot for storage upgrades
- Good battery life
- Its Full HD IPS panel has comfortable viewing angles and a good contrast ratio (Chi Mei N140HCA-EAC (CNM14D4))
- No aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (Chi Mei N140HCA-EAC (CNM14D4))
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Memory is soldered to the motherboard
- Covers only 54% of sRGB (Chi Mei N140HCA-EAC (CNM14D4))
- Slow USB Type-A 2.0 port
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
Getting inside of this device is easy. However, you won't be really happy with what you find there.Check out all Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This laptop's bottom panel is held in place by 10 Phillips-head screws. After you undo them, you need to pop the panel with a plastic pry tool.2. Battery The battery here has a capacity of about 50Wh.3. Мemory and storage Sadly, all of the memory is soldered to the motherboard. On the other hand, you can choose between 8 an[...]
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