Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)

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 VivoBook 15 (K513EQ). 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 VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast SSD storage

vivid full-HD display

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, plastic
Colour Pink melon Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) | Black (bottom), black (top), indie black (LCD cover) | Hearty gold (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top)
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
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 output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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 - System password
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 6.7 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 30Z2 L1215T
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