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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Steel grey Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 14.5" OLED 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
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 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500 Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA Studio drivers MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
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 M3130W
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