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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a more portable option with good performance and a better battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and travel. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its powerful processor and high-performance graphics card, is designed for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. It has a larger, high-resolution OLED touchscreen that's great for creative professionals but results in less battery life and a heavier device. If higher-end tasks and a premium screen are priorities and budget allows, go for the ASUS; if you prefer something lighter with longer battery life for typical use, choose the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is deemed very good for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it has a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which significantly outperforms the Acer Swift 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, allowing for better handling of demanding graphical tasks. Although both laptops feature a 60Hz screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the ASUS offers a better gaming experience with higher quality graphics and smoother performance on intensive games and 3D programs.
Engineering and Design
7.9
9.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14, with a competent Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, balances performance and portability for engineering and design use, but the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a more powerful Intel i9 CPU, a high-end Nvidia GPU, and a higher quality OLED screen, which makes it very suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work at the cost of being heavier, thus less portable.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers an adequate resolution and brightness making it suitable for everyday tasks, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo boasts a higher resolution and better brightness, providing a clearer and more vibrant display. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color coverage, critical for accurate color work, but the ASUS might have the edge with a higher color accuracy and wider color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, although their resolutions and panel types are decent for other uses.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
5.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a balance between performance and portability with a solid CPU, adequate RAM for multitasking, and a high-resolution IPS screen, making it suitable for general use, while its lightweight and thin design paired with longer battery life appeal to those needing mobility. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 provides more power with a superior CPU and double the RAM, an OLED screen for better color reproduction, and dedicated graphics capabilities for intensive tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, which may not be ideal for users who prioritize portability and battery longevity.
Content Creation
8.2
8.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Swift 14 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
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for software development.
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
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Swift 14 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 Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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