ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) 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 ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid full-hd display

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

efficient multitasking capabilities

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

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 ZenBook 15 (A513EA) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Bespoke black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 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, IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone output
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number BQ1355T 61G
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