Acer Swift X SFX16 vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX16 and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 X SFX16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X SFX16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

vibrant full-hd display

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

moderate speaker quality

ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX16 and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX16 vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11390H / 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input - AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX16 ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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)
Compliant Standards HDCP -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 51G -
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