Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA). 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) Review

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

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

thunderbolt 4 support

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy -
Colour Mist green Gun metal
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 55T EJ037T
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