Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU). 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 X 14 (SFX14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

sharp full hd display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

basic audio quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Steel grey Cool silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 14.5" OLED 16"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500 Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA Studio drivers MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 71G N1058W
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