Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)

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 ZenBook 14 (UX431FA). 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 ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

harman kardon speakers

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

attractive design

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 32.4 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.48 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Utopia blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.1 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 ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon quad speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA)
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, hard drive password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.049 W/kg (limb), 0.049 W/kg (body)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 43 AN169T
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