ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (A516JA) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14). 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.

ASUS 15 (A516JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (A516JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (A516JA) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Slate grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14.5" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (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, NanoEdge display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Output - 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280
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Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security 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 System password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ251T 71G
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