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 VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 39.93 cm x 25.43 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Safari gold | Pure silver | Sakura pink Icelight silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard, IceBlades fan
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
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 AU043W
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