ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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 15 (M509DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (M509DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Transparent silver Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 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, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ381 61G
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