ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, portable design

144Hz refresh rate display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

high price point

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 ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW 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. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera USB-C power adapter
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 - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number ES019T 71G
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