Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

long battery life

efficient amd processor

good value for money

average display quality

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Pine grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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) -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 43 KI057T
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