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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop that offers higher performance, particularly for engineering applications, and you don't mind spending more, the Acer Swift 14 would serve you better with its better processor and more RAM. However, it is also heavier and slightly larger, which could be a downside if portability is a priority. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is more affordable, lighter, and thinner, making it easier to carry around. Despite its lower price, it still boasts an OLED screen with excellent color coverage, which is great for media consumption but has less processing power and less RAM compared to the Acer Swift 14. 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
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The Acer Swift 14, with its higher RAM and advanced CPU, offers smoother multitasking and better performance for demanding tasks compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13, which although has a vivid OLED screen and is slightly lighter, comes with less RAM and a less powerful CPU, making it more suited for less intensive general use. Both laptops have similar battery life, but the Acer's larger, higher-resolution display may offer a more comfortable viewing experience, potentially at the cost of some portability due to a larger form factor.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
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
8.3/10
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14's better suitability for gaming and 3D tasks stems from its more powerful integrated graphics in the Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe GPU, compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13's AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU. Although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the Acer Swift 14 will generally provide smoother and more detailed graphics rendering in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.1
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 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
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
OLED
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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 Zenbook 13 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
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming, the Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 both offer clear and sharp displays with bright visuals. However, for engineering and design professionals, the Acer's screen may not reproduce colors as accurately as the ASUS, which could make the latter more appealing for tasks that demand color precision, like photo editing or graphic design. When it comes to gaming or working with 3D applications, both laptops may fall short as they don't have high refresh rates that provide smoother motion, which is essential for a more immersive experience in fast-paced games and interactive 3D environments.
Cost
$1,400
$890
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and Acer Swift 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 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 Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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