The memory here is overlooked, but on the bright side, you get two M.2 PCIe x4 slots for storage expansion.

Check out all Acer Swift 3 OLED (SF314-71) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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Acer Swift 3

Processor

Intel Core i5-12500H

VideoCard

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

8GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

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$929^.99

Acer Swift 3

Processor

Intel Core i7-12700H

VideoCard

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

RAM

16GB RAM

STORAGE

1000GB SSD

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$1199^.99

Acer Swift 3

Processor

Intel Core i5-12500H

VideoCard

Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)

RAM

8GB RAM

STORAGE

512GB SSD

Detailed review

$1229^.98

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1. Remove the bottom plate

To take this notebook apart, you need to undo all 10 Torx-head screws. Then, carefully pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the front part of the device.

2. Battery

Inside, we see a 58.75Wh battery pack. It lasts for 14 hours of Web browsing, or about 9 hours of video playback. To take it out, unplug the connector and undo the two Phillips-head screws holding the battery in place.

3. Memory and storage

Here, the memory is soldered to the motherboard. The maximum you can get is 16GB of quad-channel RAM, working at 4800MHz. Storage-wise, there are two M.2 PCIe x4 slots, one of which supports Gen 4 SSDs.

4. Cooling system

Last but not least, the cooling comprises two heat pipes, a long heat sink, and a fan. Thankfully, the VRMs are cooled by a heat spreader.

Check out all Acer Swift 3 OLED (SF314-71) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

Acer Swift 3 OLED (SF314-71) in-depth review

Acer tries to stay the cream of the crop in the mobile market by innovating. Their latest efforts with the eco-friendly Aspire Vero laptop are a statement of intent. However, you are not here to learn about the Vero, you want to hear everything we have to say about the Acer Swift 3 OLED (SF314-71). You see, this laptop is more than just your ordinary Swift machine. In the past couple of years, the market has established itself as a very happy place for small powerhouses. As Acer itself, has found out with its Swift X series, people do like these devices, and there is definitely room for th[...]

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Pros

• Very fast in short loads
• OceanGlass touchpad
• Strong aluminum chassis
• 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage + HDR support
• High resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio
• Deep blacks and virtually infinite contrast ratio
• 2x Thunderbolt 4 + HDMI 2.1
• 90Hz refresh rate with fast pixel response times
• 2x M.2 PCIe x4 (one with Gen 4 SSD support)

Cons

• Uses PWM below 90 nits
• Soldered memory
• The powerful CPUs overwhelm the cooling

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Dr. Manuel Kuehner

19 days ago

Thanks for the great report. Can you tell what form factors are compatible with the 2nd SSD port?

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