Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR). 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 ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

no webcam included

limited battery life

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Original black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - 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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 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 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice 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
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Model Number 51 HN016T
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