Acer Swift 3vsAcer Chromebook 514

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Acer
Acer Swift 3
Swift 3

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 3's performance is solid but not exceptional, mainly due to inconsistent gaming boosts.
The Acer Swift 3's build feels like a compromise between price and quality, lacking premium feel overall.
The Acer Swift 3's stunning display with vibrant colors and crisp text rendering is its major highlight.
The Acer Swift 3 boasts impressive features, including sleek design, long battery life, and Intel Core processors prominently.
Acer
Acer Chromebook 514
Chromebook 514

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook 514 offers impressive performance thanks to the Mediatek Companio 828 processor's effectiveness.
The Acer Chromebook 514's build is functional but unremarkable, serving as a solid foundation otherwise.
The Acer Chromebook 514's display is mediocre, failing to impress with brightness and vibrancy levels overall.
The Acer Chromebook 514 boasts impressive features including long battery life and seamless connectivity options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 3
Winner
#751
Acer Chromebook 514
#752
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 3
#423
Winner
Acer Chromebook 514
#426
Display
Acer Swift 3
#555
Winner
Acer Chromebook 514
#559
Performance
Acer Swift 3
#717
Winner
Acer Chromebook 514
#797
Build
Acer Swift 3
#362
Acer Chromebook 514
#120
Winner
Features
Acer Swift 3
#165
Winner
Acer Chromebook 514
#176

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 3
Acer Acer Chromebook 514
up to 16GB
up to 8GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 256GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11370H
Intel Core i5-1135G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift 3

Strengths

The Swift 3 has a great screen, which actually makes quite a big difference I found.
The three by two aspect ratio is preferred over the standard aspect ratio of other laptops.
Light gaming is still possible on the regular Iris Xc graphics.
The materials and design of the Swift 3 are suitable for laptops in the £700-£800 range.
The battery life of both the Swift 3 and Swift 3X lasted the exact same time around 7 and a half hours, which is pretty average.

Weaknesses

Considering how much they cost, the materials and design start to feel a little bit cheap.
The top-end 3x has the same average 1080p screen as the base Swift 3, which costs about half the price from this £1100 asking price.
The webcam quality is not fantastic, it's quite noisy and the colors are a bit too saturated.
Sound quality was pretty weak on both machines, with tinny vocals and music and almost non-existent bass.
When you consider the top-end 3x has the same screen as the base Swift 3, which costs about half the price, it's hard to swallow the £1100 asking price.

Acer Chromebook 514

Strengths

The superlatives like the keyboard, trackpad, and battery life all help to prop up all the less flashy elements.
The mediatek companio 828 processor is pretty great for daily workloads.
Battery life feels almost like eternal with easy 12 plus hours on a charge even with brighter screen settings.
The Acer Chromebook 514 serves as an affordable laptop option at $399.

Weaknesses

The screen is not a huge overall win for this chromebook, but it's not a detractor either.
It doesn't come with a USI pen and is not compatible with any stylus.
There are occasional hiccups in performance, but they're rare.
The plastic chassis may be considered less desirable than other materials.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift 3

The Acer Swift 3 and Swift 3X are two laptops that promise impressive performance and sleek designs, but can they deliver? The Swift 3 boasts a spacious three-by-two aspect ratio screen, while the Swift 3X takes it up a notch with Intel's Iris Xe Max graphics. But is the added expense worth it? Does the Swift 3X's superior gaming capabilities justify its higher price tag? In this review, we'll put these laptops to the test and see which one comes out on top.

Acer Chromebook 514

The Acer Chromebook 514 may seem unassuming at first glance, but its understated design belies a surprising array of strengths. Powered by the new Mediatek Companio 828 processor, this Chromebook delivers solid performance for daily tasks and multitasking with ease. The keyboard and trackpad are standouts, providing a comfortable typing experience and precise cursor control. With long battery life and an affordable price tag of $399, the Acer Chromebook 514 is worth considering for those in search of a reliable and budget-friendly laptop.

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