ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful amd processor

full hd nanoedge display

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

average sound quality

reflective screen surface

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 ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.69 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Light grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM433IQ) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.233 W/kg (body), 0.233 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 A5044T 71G
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