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Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R4W1

Specifications

Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R4W1
Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R4W1 (Swift 3 SF315 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 4 x 2 - 3.6 GHz, Zen, Raven Ridge
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) - 256 MB VRAM, Core: 837 MHz, Memory: 933 MHz, DDR4, Crimson 17.7
Memory
8 GB 
, 1x 8GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, BOE CQ NV156FHM-N48, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
Intel SSD 600p SSDPEKKW256G7, 256 GB 
, 183 GB free
Soundcard
AMD Raven - Audio Processor - HD Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Combo LineOut+Mic, Card Reader: SD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, TPM
Networking
Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2 + HS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.9 x 384 x 255 ( = 0.7 x 15.12 x 10.04 in)
Battery
48 Wh, 3220 mAh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, PSU 45 Watt, Acer Care, AMD Software, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.024 kg ( = 71.39 oz / 4.46 pounds), Power Supply: 156 g ( = 5.5 oz / 0.34 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 77.9% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 10 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 87%, features: 61%, display: 71% mobility: 59%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 91%

Reviews for the Acer Swift 3 SF315-41-R4W1

81.5% Acer Swift 3 SF315 (Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, 256 GB, FHD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
The boys are back in town. The mobile version of the Ryzen is here. Is this the first time that AMD is eye to eye with Intel? Overall, the answer is a definite yes, although Acer should not have cut corners with the SSD.
80% Acer Swift 3 Ryzen review: Big, basic, but amazingly brawny
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, there are loads of other ways to harness that power, and you'd be doing so on a notebook that's both well-built and well-equipped for connectivity and features. If you value performance over portability (and, frankly, battery life), it deserves your attention, and as a demonstration of Ryzen laptops it's a promising start.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Acer Swift 3 Ryzen review: Big, basic but amazingly brawny
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, there are loads of other ways to harness that power, and you'd be doing so on a notebook that's both well-built and well-equipped for connectivity and features. If you value performance over portability (and, frankly, battery life), it deserves your attention, and as a demonstration of Ryzen laptops it's a promising start.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Wie schlägt sich ein Mittelklasse-Notebook mit AMD Prozessor?
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2018
Intel-Alternative mit AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2018
68% Wie konnte das passieren?
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 68% performance: 100% features: 73% display: 61% mobility: 46% ergonomy: 71%
Acer Swift 3 teszt – belépő AMD módra
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2018
Test: Acer Swift 3 (SF315-41) - AMD Ryzen, čtyřjádrový procesor s výkonnější integrovanou grafikou
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cooling and silent system; decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; poor connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2018
Acer Swift 3 phiên bản Ryzen 5 2500U: Ngoại hình sang trọng – giá hợp lý, hiệu suất đồ họa tốt
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; attractive price; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2019
Acer Swift 3 Ryzen 7 – Sudahkah Lebih Baik dengan Arsitektur Zen?
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; nice gaming performance; decent processor. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/21/2018
80% Acer Swift 3 SF315-41 – prisvärd prestanda med Ryzen 7
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 1100 MHz.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


R5 2500U: Mobile APU that integrates four Zen cores clocked at 2 to 3.6 GHz. The TDP is configurable between 12 to 25 Watt (15 W nominal) and the integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 is clocked at up to 1100 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


77.9%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2018-02-11 (Update: 2018-02-11)