Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 Comparison

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Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

14 inches | January 2022

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15.6 inches | November 2020

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Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533, two laptops from Acer and ASUS. Acer Swift X SFX14-42G was introduced to market in January 2022 and ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 was launched in November 2020. There is 14 months difference between Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 so it would still give an advantage to younger Swift X SFX14-42G.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
322.8 x 212.2 x 17.9 mm (12.71 x 8.35 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 Key Specs

Launched in November 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB Ram
359.8 x 233.8 x 16.1 mm (14.17 x 9.2 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift X SFX14-42G over ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Weight	1.39 kg vs 1.80 kg	0.41 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.5 mm vs 7.2 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	157 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
sRGB Color Space	96.1% vs 65%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	68.2% vs 43.6%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	66.2% vs 45%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
GPU FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS vs 1.108 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 over Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.8% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Speaker Loudness	81.4 dB vs 76 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 and Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	LPDDR4X vs DDR4	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 and Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs ASUS Vivobook S15 M533: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and the ASUS Vivobook S15 M533.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Surface Area	685 cm2 (106.1 inches2)	841 cm2 (130.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.9%	~79.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	White, Black, Green, Red

Comparison of the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and the ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift X SFX14-42G weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs), whereas the Vivobook S15 M533 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs ASUS Vivobook S15 M533: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 5 5600U AMD Ryzen 7 5800U AMD Ryzen 7 5825U	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4 GHz	4 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1111	1111
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4960	4960
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1183	1183
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7120	7120

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and ASUS Vivobook S15 M533.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 5 5500U ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	Radeon RX Vega 7
Base Clock Frequency	1380 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1560 MHz	1800 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	40 W	10-45 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS	1.108 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	DDR4
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	448
TMUs	64	28
ROPs	32	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Swift X SFX14-42G has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes

Both laptops, the Swift X SFX14-42G and the Vivobook S15 M533, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Swift X (SFX14-42G)	ASUS Vivobook S15 M533
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB	Radeon RX Vega 7
Memory	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~8 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 4 GB VRAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Acer Swift X (SFX14-42G)|ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	59 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	60 / 90 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr

Moreover, the Swift X SFX14-42G boasts a larger battery capacity of 59 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook S15 M533's50 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Swift X SFX14-42G provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook S15 M533's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs ASUS Vivobook S15 M533: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Swift X SFX14-42G has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Vivobook S15 M533 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Swift X SFX14-42G is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Vivobook S15 M533's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift X SFX14-42G features a higher pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Vivobook S15 M533 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

ASUS Vivobook S15 M533

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs ASUS Vivobook S15 M533 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 have USB-A ports. Swift X SFX14-42G has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook S15 M533 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Swift X SFX14-42G nor Vivobook S15 M533 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 feature an HDMI port. Swift X SFX14-42G offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Vivobook S15 M533 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Vivobook S15 M533 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Swift X SFX14-42G does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and Vivobook S15 M533 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes