Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

solid build quality

full hd display

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average graphics capabilities

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.495 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, plastic
Colour Obs black | Gold | Aqua green | Sakura pink | Sparkly silver | Obsidian black Cool silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 3.0
USB-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C7F9 N1009W
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