Acer Swift 3

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56 / SF314-56G) Acer Swift 3

Date Published: 04 Oct 2025

Intel Core i7-8565U
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
8GB RAM
1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i7-8565U

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo

RAM
8GB RAM

OS
Windows 10 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
323 x 228 x 17.8 mm (12.72" x 8.98" x 0.70")

Weight
1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
2.0

HDMI

Card Reader
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth

Audio jack
combo audio / microphone jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers

Security Lock slot

Portability

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56 / SF314-56G)

12.72" x 8.98" x 0.70" Dimensions

1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

Review

Acer Swift 3 in-depth review

Acer has upgraded yet another of their strong selling line-ups. This creature's new name is Swift 3 (SF314-56G) - G standing for a dedicated graphics card. Visually, it is hardly any different from its predecessor. However, the new device definitely feels more premium as it catches the eye far more easily.Essentially, Swift 3 laptops are meant for people in a hurry but with "style" according to Acer. While we can't argue with the visual pleasure, we can sure dig more into the performance and usability of this laptop.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-3-sf314-56/Specs SheetWhat's in the box? Despite, the representative look of the device, the box itself is nothing fancy. Inside you can find some [...]

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Pros

Adequately priced
Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (LG LP140WF8-SPP2 (LGD0559))
Exceptional battery life
Elegant and robust build
GeForce MX150 option
Good upgradability

Cons

Keyboard has a very short travel
Only 54% coverage of sRGB (LG LP140WF8-SPP2 (LGD0559))
Keyboard lacks backlight

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Most definitely, this device is one of the stunning laptops on the market. It looks amazing on the outside, with its aluminum lid, different colors of the paint job and metallic finish on the edges. However, on the inside, there is no colorful confetti, thus the device shows its true self.Check out all Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.1. Remove the bottom plate Everything would be extremely easy here if you are equipped with a Torx headed screwdriver. If you don't you should supply yourself with one before [...]