•  Date Published: 24 May 2022
    • Intel Core i7-1165G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 13.5”, 2K (2256 x 1504), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB LPDDR4x
    • 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
    6.1
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.0 Portability Excellent
    9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    4.9 For Work Average
    3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB LPDDR4x
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
    • Dimensions
    • 302.5 x 233.9 x 16 mm (11.91" x 9.21" x 0.63")
    • Weight
    • 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • USB
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock Slot
    • Gifts
    • 32GB USB Drive

    Portability

    Acer Swift 3 (SF313-53 / SF313-53G)
    11.91" x 9.21" x 0.63" Dimensions
    1.20 kg (2.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.5-inch laptop
    1.41 kg (3.1 lbs) +17% Weight

    Review

    Acer Swift 3 in-depth review

    Earlier this year, Acer revealed a 13-inch laptop that was aimed at workaholics. It sported a 3:2 display with a rather high resolution and a very light chassis. Now, we have its successor - the Swift 3 (SF313-53). What's different? Well, expectedly you get the higher performance and better optimization of the Intel Tiger Lake processor family. Yep, this means that you get the fastest integrated graphics yet - the Iris Xe Graphics G7.Nevertheless, let's keep the details for the lines below. Other than that, Acer is boasting with its lightweight design. To achieve it, they have used aluminum and magnesium-aluminum alloy. Yep, this makes the laptop a bit premium, so don't expect to get it on the cheap.Let's waste no more time, though, and get straight to the review.You can check[...]

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    Pros

    • Ultra-lightweight
    • Tiger Lake CPU, that provides capable integrated graphics
    • Decent battery life
    • Covers 99% sRGB (BOE08BC)
    • Our Gaming and Web design profile improves the color accuracy to comply with the standard Average dE of 0.6 (BOE08BC)
    • Work-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio
    • Thunderbolt 4 port onboard and support of NVMe M.2 drives

    Cons

    • No SD card reader
    • Memory is soldered

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This device has very potent mobile hardware, but sadly, it doesn't shine with its upgradability.Check out all Acer Swift 3 (SF313-53) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this notebook, you have to undo 11 Torx-head screws. After that, pry the panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away.2. Battery, memory, and storage First, unplug the battery, which has a capacity of 55.9Wh.As you can see, the RAM chips are soldered above the processor. This means you won't be able to upgrade th[...]

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