Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA). 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 (SF314-57) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

mediocre speaker output

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard feel

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Steel grey Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top)
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Ultra Slim Design, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - VGA
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Input AC 120/230 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 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA)
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 Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology System password, ASUS IceCool design
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 31D2 GQ1796T
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