Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS). 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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Off black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
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 N3083W
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