Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL vs Acer Swift 7

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memory
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Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL
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PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz
RAM Installed Size: 16 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 620
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 512 GB
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Acer Swift 7
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BATTERY Capacity: 42.66 Wh
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.5 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Cache
—
Monitor
Diagonal Size
12.5 in
Image Brightness
—
display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Resolution
1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Type
LED
TFT Technology
IPS
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Full HD
RAM
Memory Speed
2133 MHz
Configuration Features
provided memory is soldered
Technology
LPDDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size
16 GB
memory
RAM
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Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 620
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Harman/kardon quad speakers , microphone
Features
ASUS SonicMaster Premium
Memory Allocation Technology
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Hard Drive
Type
SSD
SSD Form Factor
M.2
Capacity
512 GB
Hard Drive Features
NVM Express (NVMe)
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
royal blue
Security
Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello
Color Category
blue
Case Material
—
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
11.7 in
Depth
7.5 in
Height
0.5 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
33.61 oz (0.95 kg, 2.1 lbs)
Input
Type
backlit keyboard, touchpad
Features
ASUS Smart Gesture technology
battery
Cells
6-cell
Capacity
40 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
9 sec
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Features
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
Wireless Controller
—
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C Gen1
HDMI ( on expansion base )
USB 3.0 ( on expansion base )
USB-C Gen1 ( on expansion base )
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output
45 Watt , 20 V , 2.25 A
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y54 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.2 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Cache
L3 - 4 MB
Monitor
Diagonal Size
13.3 in
Image Brightness
300
display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Resolution
1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Type
LED
TFT Technology
IPS
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Full HD
RAM
Memory Speed
—
Configuration Features
provided memory is soldered
Technology
LPDDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size
8 GB
memory
RAM
8 GB ( provided memory is soldered )
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 615
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , two microphones
Features
Acer TrueHarmony technology
Memory Allocation Technology
shared video memory (UMA)
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
SSD Form Factor
—
Capacity
256 GB
Hard Drive Features
—
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
black, gold
Security
—
Color Category
black
Case Material
aluminum
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
12.8 in
Depth
9 in
Height
0.4 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
3.64 lbs (1.65 kg, 58.24 oz)
Input
Type
keyboard, touchpad
Features
Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-gesture touch pad
battery
Cells
4-cell
Capacity
42.66 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
9 sec
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth
Features
—
Wireless Controller
M.2 Card
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
USB-C Gen1
USB-C Gen1/Display port with power delivery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output
45 Watt , 19 V
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Summary

The Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL uses faster CPU than the Swift 7: Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U that runs at 2.7 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y54 that runs at 1.2 GHz clock speed. This is the most significant difference between these models as fast processor is better at performing multiple tasks at once. The Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL runs a more number of memory 16 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM than 8 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM of the Swift 7. This means that the Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL will handle more number of running applications at once.

The Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL uses a 512 GB SSD which is larger in compare with 256 GB SSD of the Swift 7. The Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL is equipped with a faster Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics board that makes this laptop the best choice for gamers.

The Swift 7 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 42 Wh battery which is 2 Wh bigger in comparison to the Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL battery. That's mean this laptop can be used for a longer time without charging.

Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA-XH74-BL will be the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.