ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)

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Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514). 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 S15 (S531FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 970 g
Colour Gun metal Charcoal blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card
Features - Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Technology 3-cell 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features ErgoLift -
SAR Value 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EJ037T 52TP
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