Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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 VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 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 VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
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 MB156W
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