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 S15 (S531FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Safari gold | Pure silver | Sakura pink Gun metal
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fanless ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 34 EJ037T
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