Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI). 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 (SF314-58G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) 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 thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.795 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Bonfire black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Gen 2.0 technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706LI)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant System password
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.652 W/kg (body), 0.652 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 574L HX200T
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