Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). 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 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
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
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 18 (G834JY)
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 18 (G834JY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
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 N6005W
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