Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T). 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 (SF314-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid performance

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent display clarity

efficient thermal management

moderate battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Red matter
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 560X
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.32 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DY (BQ024T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant -
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.07 W/kg (limb), 0.07 W/kg (body)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52GJ -
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