Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey

121specifications compared
38differ
83identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Blue
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:Grey
Processor family
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:i3-7100U
Processor cores
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:2
Processor threads
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:4
Processor frequency
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1.8 GHz
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8 MB
- Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey:3 MB

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Comparison of SF314-52G-82M8, X405UA-BM279
161 specifications	A Acer Swift 3 SF314-52G-82M8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop Model SF314-52G-82M8 View product	B ASUS Vivobook 14 X405UA-BM279 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") Full HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey Model X405UA-BM279 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	i3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	Y0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x5916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	No
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122589	95442
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2ZW
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	326.4 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	225.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	18 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.88 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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