ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

solid battery life

comfortable keyboard layout

good processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

secondary screen usability issues

higher price point

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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Metal Anodised aluminium
Colour Celestial blue Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) 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 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 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)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) 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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 12.6" touch display Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ErgoLift Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71G
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