Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA). 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 ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full hd display

average color accuracy

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.07 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Pine grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3"
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 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
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)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
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-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52GJ KG386TS
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