Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS). 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 5 (SF514-54T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

decent processor performance

limited port selection

average graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.87 cm x 21.05 cm x 1.565 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 990 g 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy -
Colour Charcoal blue Off black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
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 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
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 Acer Purified.Voice technology MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 50R8 N3083W
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