Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest speaker output

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust security features

fast charging support

excellent keyboard comfort

efficient performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 30.9 cm x 21.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Steel grey Star black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 13.3"
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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, WideView, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
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 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Input AC 100-240 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 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5302CEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 51 EG0391R
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