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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is aimed at those who need higher performance, with better processors, graphics, and more RAM and storage, beneficial for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also has a higher-quality display and longer battery life, suitable for demanding applications and multitasking. However, it is pricier than the ASUS R410MA, which is more budget-friendly but comes with basic specs, suitable for general use like web browsing and document editing. The ASUS is slightly less portable and has a lower-quality display and less powerful hardware, which isn't ideal for gaming or professional work. Consider the Acer Swift 14 if better performance and display are priorities and within budget, otherwise, the ASUS R410MA for basic computing needs at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
- The ASUS R410MA has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
5.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Swift 14 provides a superior general-use experience with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-resolution IPS screen, while offering excellent portability and a long battery life, making it well-rounded for varied tasks. In contrast, the ASUS R410MA, with a basic CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN display, sacrifices performance and screen quality but maintains very good portability and decent battery life, suiting it for less demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The Acer Swift 14 has a superior integrated GPU with its 'Iris Xe' graphics, which contributes to its better gaming and 3D performance compared to the lower-end 'UHD Graphics 600' in the ASUS R410MA. Additionally, the Swift 14's higher-quality display supports more colors and provides a more vibrant visual experience, enhancing 3D and gaming activities, while the ASUS's screen quality is less suited for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
5.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
5.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
5.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.6
5.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 14 provides a crisp and bright display with a high resolution that's ideal for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, yet its modest refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS R410MA with a lower resolution and brightness results in less clarity and vibrancy for any usage, making it a less desirable option for both general use and specialized tasks that require precision and color accuracy. Additionally, lacking a high refresh rate and advanced color gamuts, it falls short for both design work and the smooth graphics that gaming and 3D modeling demand.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Acer Swift 14 has good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS R410MA costs $260.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to have excellent portability, while the ASUS R410MA has very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the ASUS R410MA compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS R410MA |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.8" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.54" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
ASUS R410MA
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Matthew Buzzi | August 2021
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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