Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 3 (SF314-42) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast processor

good battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre speakers

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Pure silver Basalt grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD 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 - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number R2VE NQ039W
Other Comparisons with Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42)
Other Comparisons with ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: