ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) 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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavy build

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Graphite black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) 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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 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)
Repairability Index 6.9 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HN004W 71G
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