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Acer Swift 3 (14-inch, 2020)

Acer Swift 3 (14-inch, 2020)
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alaScore 89

102 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 reviews of Acer Swift 3 (14-inch, 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and battery. The price and portability also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the touchpad and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Swift 3 (14-inch, 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Swift 3 2020 Review: Top class performance in a budget build

 

The Acer Swift 3 2020 is one of the most affordable ultrabooks you can buy, despite offering a similar level of performace to more expensive rivals

Cheaper than most rivals;Slim and light design;Superb productivity performance;Generous port options

Generic design;Fairly short battery life;Poor quality speakers;Middling SSD speeds

Sep, 2020
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Swift 3 (2020) review: Delivering a lot for the money

 

The 2020 Swift 3 brings a 3:2 aspect ratio screen, while squeezing the bezel compared to its predecessor. Here's our first impressions.

Slim and light and rigid ; Lots of power per pound ; Has Thunderbolt 3 ; Ultra-practical matt screen

Plastic trackpad ; Weak speakers ; Not quite all-day battery life

Acer has classed-up the once ultra-budget Swift 3 line with a magnesium-aluminium alloy case and some higher-end insides. The result is a good alternative to more expensive options like the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Pro 13.

Jun, 2020
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Acer Swift 3 (14-inch, 2020) review: A featherweight laptop with performance to spare at a fair price

 

Its AMD Ryzen processor is attention-grabbing but the whole ultraportable package for less than $650 makes the Swift 3 worth your attention.

Great processing performance

Dim display

Jul, 2020
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Expert review by : Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57)

 

The Acer Swift 3 SF314-57 is ultra-light and packed with ports, but you'll have to put up with a laptop that's a bit of a plain Jane.

Jun, 2020
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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (itpro.co.uk)

Acer Swift 3 (2020) review: Stunning speed, mediocre elsewhere | IT PRO

 

Acer deploys an AMD CPU to provide huge performance, but this machine suffers in other areas

Fantastic AMD CPU ; Lightweight design ; Cheaper than most rivals

Underwhelming screen ; Mediocre ergonomics ; Missing features ; Average build quality

Nov, 2020
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Expert review by : Michelle Ehrhardt (tomshardware.co.uk)

Acer Swift 3 (AMD) Review: Meet Ryzen 7 4700U

 

Acer's AMD-powered 2020 refresh of its Swift 3 hides surprising performance under a modest hood.

Excellent performance for the price ; Thin and light ; Clicky-feeling keyboard ; Long battery life

Display is dark with poor contrast ; Audio lacks bass ; Webcam image is barely visible regardless of lighting ; Build quality feels fragile

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 4700U processor breathes life into an otherwise unremarkable notebook, allowing it to surpass more-expensive competitors on performance, though the display and build quality aren't great.

May, 2020
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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Swift 3 (2020) review: An 8-core Ryzen laptop for $650

 

The Acer Swift 3 now comes in a Ryzen 4000 edition, and it just might be the most powerful budget laptop ever made. Our review walks you through the highlights.

Solid build quality ; Supreme performance ; Great value ; Comfortable keyboard

Mediocre touchpad ; Dim display, narrow color gamut

May, 2020
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Expert review by : Matthew Elliott (pcmag.com)

Acer Swift 3 (2021) Review

 

Outstanding battery life ; Durable all-metal chassis ; Thunderbolt 4 support

16:9 display feels cramped ; Webcam is below par

An unwelcome return to a wider display tempers our enthusiasm for the refreshed Acer Swift 3, an otherwise admirable ultraportable.

Oct, 2021
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Expert review by : Monica Chin (theverge.com)

Acer’s Swift 3 is a solid laptop for students

 

A simple laptop with a top-notch processor.

Great performance for the price ; Light, portable body ; Backlit keyboard ; Plenty of ports

Dim display ; Budget-laptop design ; Bloatware ; No Thunderbolt 3 on AMD version

Acer’s Swift 3 is a portable, sturdy Windows laptop powered by AMD’s speedy Ryzen processors. It has a mediocre display, but it still offers excellent value for its price.

Aug, 2020
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Its AMD Ryzen processor is attention-grabbing but the whole ultraportable package for less than $650 makes the Swift 3 worth your attention.

 

Its AMD Ryzen processor is attention-grabbing but the whole ultraportable package for less than $650 makes the Swift 3 worth your attention.

Jul, 2020
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