Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS 15 (X509JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and ASUS 15 (X509JA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

mediocre speaker performance

ASUS 15 (X509JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

crisp full HD display

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and ASUS 15 (X509JA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS 15 (X509JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Slate grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS 15 (X509JA)
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 - System password
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 43 EJ025T
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