Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 SCAR 17 (G733ZX). 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 SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pink melon Stealth silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 60 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
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 SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
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
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 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
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
-
Model Number 30Z2 LL014W
Other Comparisons with Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)
Other Comparisons with ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: