Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)

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 S15 (S531FA). 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 S15 (S531FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pink melon Gun metal
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
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
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
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 - ErgoLift
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 30Z2 EJ037T
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