ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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 VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

plastic build quality

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 VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
69 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Cool silver Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number BQ165W 61G
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