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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is more affordable and offers high portability with a good balance for general use, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13, though more expensive, provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as intensive gaming, thanks to its high-end GPU. The ROG Flow X13 has a higher battery capacity which may result in longer usage time, but it also carries a bit more weight which might affect its portability somewhat. Both have similar screen size and resolution with touch capability, but the ASUS has a much higher refresh rate which is great for fast-paced visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14's GPU is suited for lighter gaming and 3D tasks with its integrated graphics, while ASUS ROG Flow X13 is more powerful, sporting a dedicated Nvidia GPU, better accommodating high-end gaming and 3D work. Both have high-quality IPS screens, but the ASUS offers a higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals important for gaming, at the cost of a bit more weight and less battery life compared to the Acer.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for engineering and design use due to its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor paired with an Nvidia RTX GPU, providing substantial computational and graphical power necessary for demanding tasks, while the Acer Swift 14, with its Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, offers reliable performance but may falter in more intensive 3D or rendering workloads. Although both laptops have high-quality IPS displays with similar resolution and color coverage, the Acer Swift 14 is lighter and thinner which enhances its portability, however, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 compensates for its slightly greater heft with superior screen refresh rates and a more robust cooling system which can be essential when managing heavy workloads typical in engineering and design activities.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X13 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 offer displays that provide sharp images with good brightness and clarity due to their high resolutions and quality panel types. The very good screen quality for engineering and design on these laptops is because they cover a wide range of colors accurately, essential for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D work as their refresh rates are not as high as specialized gaming laptops, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness vital for fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14's strengths for general use include its sharp IPS display, substantial battery life, and lightweight design which enhances portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 also offers a high-quality display and standout features like a convertible 2-in-1 design and dedicated graphics for more demanding tasks, albeit with a slightly bulkier build and less battery longevity. Both laptops provide ample storage and memory, quality keyboards, and excellent heat management, but the Acer might appeal more to those valuing longer work sessions away from power outlets and lighter travel, whereas the ASUS caters to users needing strong performance with the flexibility of tablet use.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
13.4in
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 ROG Flow X13 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS ROG Flow X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 511 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 ROG Flow X13
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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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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