Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA). 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 (SF314-57) 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 16X (X1603ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

affordable price point

sharp display quality

fast charging support

moderate storage capacity

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Steel grey Silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
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
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 31D2 MB157W
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