Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)

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Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY). 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 (SF314-59) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel processor

affordable price

solid build quality

good battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

basic audio performance

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

effective thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

no webcam included

limited port selection

short battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pink melon Challenger red
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon RX 6800M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ArcticFlow thermal zone cooling technology
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 30Z2 HF002T
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