ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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.

ASUS 14 (X409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

easy portability

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (X409FA) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Slate grey Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EK034T 43
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