Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and ASUS X515EA (BQ170T). 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 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 X515EA (BQ170T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ170T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient Intel processor

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

short battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ170T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Steam blue Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) ASUS X515EA (BQ170T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 -
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 57DG -
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