Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 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) and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) 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) 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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 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, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
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
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
RAM 8 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) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
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) 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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
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
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) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) 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)
Features MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified -
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 55T -
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