ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Acer Swift X SFX16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Acer Swift X SFX16. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

Acer Swift X SFX16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X SFX16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

vibrant full-hd display

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

moderate speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Acer Swift X SFX16
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Acer Swift X SFX16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16.1" - IPS
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11390H / 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4 RGB zones Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Acer Swift X SFX16
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) -
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number ES002T 51G
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