Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T). 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 5 (SF514-55GT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average speaker quality

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy Plastic
Colour Mist green Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
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 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
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 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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)
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 7353 -
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