ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Acer Swift X SFX14. 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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

high refresh rate display

limited port selection

no built-in webcam

gets quite hot

premium price tag

Acer Swift X SFX14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X SFX14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

dedicated nvidia graphics

lightweight, portable design

fast ssd storage

sharp full hd display

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

heats up quickly

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Acer Swift X SFX14
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white Steam blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports 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
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Acer Swift X SFX14
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery
Security - 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
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value - 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HE001T 41G
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