Acer Swift 1 (SF114) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ). 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) Review

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

lightweight design

affordable price

solid battery life

fanless operation

full hd display

modest processing power

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average graphics performance

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Safari gold | Pure silver | Sakura pink Off black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X 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) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD 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 Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
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 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, customisable armor cap
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 Fanless ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light 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
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 34 NM041W
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