Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC). 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 (G513RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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 2.59 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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 (G513RC)
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
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, GameVisual, Aura Creator, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial), Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Arc Flow Fans
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 HN088W
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