Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW). 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 3X (SF314-510G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

fast intel iris xe

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest storage capacity

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

lightweight, portable design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steam blue Off black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
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)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice System password
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 57DG K8015W
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