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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample connectivity options

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

complex for casual users

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Safari gold | Pure silver | Sakura pink Off black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 -
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, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 16-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 64 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Six speakers, 3-microphone array
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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 Fanless System password, fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated ROG logo, fast charging, ASUS Aura Sync technology, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans, AAS Plus 2.0 intake airflow
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 34 NM030W
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