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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a solid processor for general use and light engineering tasks. Its lower weight and longer battery life make it highly portable. The ASUS ROG Flow X16, however, has a stronger graphics card, making it better suited for 3D rendering, gaming, and machine learning work. It comes with a higher refresh rate display but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may impact portability. Both are similarly priced, so if portability and battery are crucial, the Acer Swift 14 is preferable; for more intense graphical tasks and a better screen, consider the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end integrated GPU and a decent screen refresh rate, but for more demanding activities, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better performance in games and 3D applications. While both laptops have quality screens, the Swift is more portable with a lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a reasonable option for lighter gaming on the go, whereas the ASUS is heavier and better suited for intense gaming sessions where portability is less of a concern.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
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 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
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
8.5
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X16 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vibrant visuals and detail for tasks like photo editing, the Acer Swift 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16, with their strong color accuracy and high resolution, will serve you well in general use and engineering fields. However, if you frequently engage in gaming or 3D modeling that demands smooth motion, neither the Acer Swift 14 nor the ASUS ROG Flow X16 will satisfy, as their lower refresh rates can lead to less fluid experiences. So, the Acer is a cost-effective choice for everyday productivity and professional design work, while the ASUS, typically more expensive, offers similar visual strengths but may also provide better overall performance, just not for fast-paced gaming or 3D tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a lightweight design and longer battery life, making it an excellent choice for general use where portability and endurance are very important. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 provides superior screen quality and a more powerful graphics card, which contribute to a good general use experience, but it is heavier and its battery life is shorter, making it less convenient for extended use on-the-go.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 with an Intel CPU and integrated graphics is lightweight and thus more portable, making it a suitable choice for engineering tasks that do not require intense graphics processing. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 with a more powerful AMD CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU is heavier, making it less portable but offering significantly better performance for engineering and designs that involve intensive 3D or machine learning tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS ROG Flow X16 costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS ROG Flow X16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
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 | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
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 X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average 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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