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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is generally more expensive but offers better portability due to its lightweight and compact design. It comes with a higher screen resolution and better color coverage, making it suitable for tasks that require visual accuracy, and its performance is well-suited for general use and engineering tasks, though not specialized for intensive gaming or 3D/machine learning. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is less expensive with a larger screen but has a lower resolution and lower color accuracy. Its bigger battery could mean longer use between charges, but it's heavier, which impacts its portability. The Vivobook could be more suitable for cost-conscious users who prioritize screen size and battery life over portability and screen quality. Both have ample storage and memory for regular tasks and some level of heavier workloads. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 14.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 is well-suited for engineering and design because it has a powerful Intel i7 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a high-resolution IPS screen, important for demanding software and detailed work. The ASUS Vivobook S 15, although heavier and not as high screen resolution, also offers strong performance with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an integrated Vega 8 GPU, with the added benefits of a larger screen size and a number pad on the keyboard for easier data entry.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Vivobook S 15 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
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 S 15 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
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop screen that offers a higher resolution and brightness level, like the Acer Swift 14, provides clearer and vivid visuals, making it superior to the ASUS Vivobook S 15 with its lower brightness and resolution. In engineering and design tasks, accurate color reproduction is crucial; therefore, the Acer Swift 14's ability to display a broader range of colors, as indicated by its color gamuts, makes it more suitable than the ASUS Vivobook S 15. However, for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is key, a higher refresh rate is essential, and both laptops fall short in this aspect, making neither ideal for those specific needs.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$908
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 outshines the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use due to its superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and better color coverage, making for crisper and more vibrant visuals, and despite having a smaller screen size, it's more portable and lighter in weight. However, while both have equal CPU strength and RAM, the ASUS offers a larger screen and longer battery life, but its heavier weight and lower screen resolution mean it's less ideal for carrying around and has less impressive display performance.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a superior GPU, the Intel Iris Xe, which offers stronger graphics performance compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15's AMD Vega 8 integrated graphics. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Swift 14's higher screen resolution and quality give it an edge for visually intensive tasks, despite the CPU and screen quality being somewhat important factors as well.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 70 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 | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Vivobook S 15
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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