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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is more expensive but offers higher performance, better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and has longer battery life, making it ideal for users needing power and efficiency on the go. Its screen is smaller but has a higher resolution, which could benefit design work. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is more affordable but has lower performance and a shorter battery life, suitable for general use and basic tasks. It has a larger screen but lower resolution, and it's heavier, which affects portability. Neither is suited for intensive gaming. 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
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 14.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 excels in general use with a more powerful CPU and higher RAM, ensuring smooth performance, along with superior screen quality, battery life, and portability compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15. The Vivobook 15, while still suitable for general tasks, falls behind due to its less capable CPU, lower RAM, and lesser screen quality, affecting its efficacy for intensive tasks and multimedia consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Acer Swift 14 is considered good for gaming and 3D because it comes with a more powerful GPU, Intel Iris Xe, and a higher screen pixel density, offering clearer, more detailed images. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is rated as fair for gaming and 3D as it has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics GPU and lower screen pixel density, so it may not handle intensive graphics as smoothly or display them as crisply.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 is better suited for engineering and design because it has more powerful CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and a higher-resolution display with better color accuracy, which is crucial for tasks that require detailed visualization and processing power. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while more affordable, offers less power with a lower-tier CPU and GPU, half the RAM, and a lower-resolution, less color-accurate screen, making it less optimal for intensive engineering tasks despite being slightly lighter and more portable.
Content Creation
8.2
6.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a display that strikes a balance with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented engineering work, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15's average panel quality, resolution, and brightness make it passable for daily activities and professional design work, although, like the Swift, it falls short for gaming due to an inadequate refresh rate. Both lack the high color accuracy pivotal for professional design, and neither is primed for the high refresh rates critical for immersive gaming experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$339
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $339.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS Vivobook 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $339 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 42 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
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 Vivobook 15
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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