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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 offers more portability, a higher resolution touchscreen display, and better battery life, which makes it a good fit for general use and tasks that benefit from a high-contrast screen, like photo editing. However, its integrated graphics are not suited for intensive gaming or heavy 3D rendering. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while heavier and with lower battery life, comes with a powerful dedicated graphics card, making it a superior choice for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, despite its lower resolution display. The ASUS model is generally less expensive but less portable compared to the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The Acer Swift 14's superior screen quality, battery life, and its light weight make it very good for general use, offering a balance between performance and portability; it features a higher resolution display with better color accuracy and longer battery life for all-day usage, while still being lighter for easy travel. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, while also good for general use with similar CPU and RAM, leans towards gaming with a dedicated graphics card and robust build, but this also results in a heavier weight and a shorter battery life, which might be less convenient for users who prioritize mobility over gaming performance.
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a decent gaming experience with its integrated Intel graphics, but the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and faster screen refresh rate, is tailored for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks. While the Acer presents high screen quality with better colors, the ASUS, despite its lower screen resolution, provides smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes, making it a superior choice for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
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
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a display that's bright and clear with high resolution, which can make everyday tasks and media consumption a pleasant experience, nevertheless, it only provides an average refresh rate limiting its appeal for 3D applications or high-frame-rate gaming. For engineering and design professionals, its superior color accuracy covering a broad color gamut ensures that the work is represented with greater fidelity. In contrast, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15's display is decent for day-to-day use, it doesn't quite offer the same level of color precision for professional design work, nor does it have the high refresh rate preferred for the smoothest gaming or 3D rendering experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 is geared towards engineering and design with its high-resolution display and integrated graphics suitable for less intensive tasks, but its lighter weight and smaller screen size favor portability over raw graphical performance. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 boasts a dedicated high-performance GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, catering to more demanding engineering software and design work, yet it is heavier and may not be as convenient to carry around.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 costs $1,399.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 257 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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