In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm | 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm |
Weight | 970 g | 1.4 kg |
Colour | Charcoal blue | Transparent silver |
DISPLAY | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 14" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (multi-touch) | - |
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 | 250 cd/m² | 200 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
Features | Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate | Anti-glare, NanoEdge display |
PROCESSOR | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | 8 MB | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | - |
MEMORY | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
Rated Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
STORAGE | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron | 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - HD |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium | - |
Audio Features | Acer TrueHarmony technology | ASUS SonicMaster |
COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card | - |
Features | Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) | - |
BATTERY | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Technology | 2-cell lithium polymer | 2-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 36 Wh | 38 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 19 V | 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A |
INPUT | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Interfaces | HDMI USB 3.0 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.0 (with power off charging) |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 HDMI |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) | ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | Fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
Features | - | System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology |
SAR Value | - | 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb) |
Model Number | 52TP | EK019T |