Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA). 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 VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

average display quality

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 32.49 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 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, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Slots - 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
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)
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, ISO 21702
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52GJ EB076W
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