Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA). 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 (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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

robust build quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 30.42 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Pine grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 13.3" OLED
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 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 51 KG386T
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