Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

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 VivoBook 14 (X420UA). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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 VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 43 EK019T
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