ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) 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 S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

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 S17 (GX701LWS) and Acer Swift X SFX14
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steam blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) 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 S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 S17 (GX701LWS) Acer Swift X SFX14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 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 HG051T 41G
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