Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40vsAcer Swift 3

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Panasonic
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
Toughbook FZ-40

Quick Stats

The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40's performance is its standout feature, making it perfect for demanding tasks.
The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 boasts an exceptional build quality, surpassing user expectations with its sturdy construction and features.
The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 boasts an impressive 14-inch wide screen with exceptional display quality clarity always.
The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 boasts a robust design with impressive features and a built-in webcam camera.
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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
Winner
#750
Acer Swift 3
#751
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#584
Acer Swift 3
#423
Winner
Display
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#788
Acer Swift 3
#555
Winner
Performance
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#713
Winner
Acer Swift 3
#717
Build
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#853
Acer Swift 3
#362
Winner
Features
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
#627
Acer Swift 3
#165
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Panasonic Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40
Acer Acer Swift 3
up to 32GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1185G7
Intel Core i7-11370H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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.
Read Full Reviews

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40

The Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 is an impressively rugged laptop that has left me in awe. Weighing just 7.7 pounds, this fully-rugged device boasts a handle, upgraded 14-inch screen with 1920x1080 resolution, and a built-in 5-megapixel webcam. Its keyboard features four customizable light levels and programmable buttons, while the F11 key is designed specifically for police software. With numerous upgrade options, including expansion ports and battery slots, this laptop promises to be a top choice for those seeking reliability in harsh environments.

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.

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