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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is more portable with a longer battery life and higher portability score, making it suitable for people on the go. It provides a balanced performance for general use, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks. The Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger OLED screen with a higher refresh rate and contrasts, better for color-sensitive work and entertainment. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, impacting its portability. Both have ample storage and memory, but the Vivobook has more powerful processing capabilities, which may appeal to users with more demanding software needs. Each excels differently; your choice should align with whether portability or screen quality and processing power are more critical for your use case. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14 provides a balance suitable for general use and engineering design tasks with its resolution and brightness, but for gaming and 3D applications, it falls short due to its lower refresh rate. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-resolution OLED panel, excels in delivering vibrant colors and deep contrasts that benefit both general use and professional design work, ensuring accurate color representation. However, despite its superior resolution and display technology, the Vivobook's screen isn't optimal for gaming or 3D due to a refresh rate that isn't high enough for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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 S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$990
$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 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The Acer Swift 14 excels in portability and battery life, making it very good for general use with its lightweight design and longer unplugged usage time, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger, higher quality OLED screen and more powerful processor but at the expense of greater weight and less battery life, classifying it as good for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are suitable for gaming and 3D because they both possess high-performance integrated graphics, the former with Intel i7 and the latter with Intel i9 Iris Xe graphics. However, for a more fluid visual experience in such tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 provides a significantly higher screen refresh rate, doubling that of the Acer Swift 14, along with a larger OLED screen for superior color and contrast.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both offer high-performing CPUs and ample RAM, making them well-suited for engineering and design tasks; the former has an Intel i7 processor, while the latter boasts a slightly more powerful Intel i9. The Swift 14's lighter weight and smaller screen make it more portable, but the Vivobook S 15's larger, high-contrast OLED display might be favored for design work despite its extra heft.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $990 | ||
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'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.03" | |
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 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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