Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

solid build quality

efficient power usage

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

slow multitasking speeds

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant System password, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number P2DE LN083W
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