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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lighter laptop with longer battery life and a lower price, consider the Acer Swift 14, which is more suited for general use and tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light photo editing. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 would be a better option due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks owing to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, making visuals smoother during fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the Acer Swift 14 has a less capable GPU with the Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe and a standard refresh rate screen, hence providing a less optimal experience for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 outshines the Acer Swift 14 for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful CPU, the i9 compared to the i7, and includes a high-performance discrete Nvidia RTX GPU, while the Acer relies on integrated graphics. Both offer high-quality displays, but the ASUS also has a larger screen, higher brightness, and a significantly greater color gamut coverage, which benefits detailed visual work, although it is less portable due to its greater weight and size.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
9.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14, with its high resolution and brightness, provides a sharp and clear display that makes reading text and viewing images a pleasure for everyday tasks, while offering sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design work. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 offers similar benefits in resolution and color precision, excelling in visual clarity and vibrancy for general use and professional graphic work. However, both laptops lack the high refresh rates desired by gamers and 3D designers, which can make fast-moving visuals appear less smooth and responsive.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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
0.8in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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
$1,842
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 costs $1,842.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
627.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 shines in general use due to its sleek design, making it very portable, and a longer battery life for productivity on the go, complemented by a high-quality screen and sufficient RAM and CPU performance for everyday tasks. In contrast, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 also performs well in general use with comparable RAM and a more powerful CPU, its gaming-oriented hardware contributes to reduced portability and a shorter battery life but offers exceptional screen quality and is better suited for more demanding applications beyond general use.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,842 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13900H | |
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 | 4.5 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 | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 627 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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 Zephyrus M16
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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
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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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