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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the following when choosing between the Acer Swift 3 and ASUS Vivobook 15: The Acer Swift 3 generally costs more but offers superior performance with higher storage and RAM, which is suited for intensive tasks and multitasking. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is less expensive with lower storage and RAM, making it more suited for basic tasks and users on a budget. The Acer provides a touch screen feature and better battery life for those who need mobility. Both have similar screen size and quality, but the Acer's slightly lighter weight makes it more portable. If your work involves engineering software or multitasking, the Acer Swift 3 is a better fit, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is suitable for less demanding general use and offers savings. Both are suited for general use and not recommended for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 3.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 is favored for general use due to a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a superior screen with higher brightness and better color coverage, better battery life, and its lighter weight enhances portability. The ASUS Vivobook 15, while offering a larger screen, falls short on performance with a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, a dimmer display with lesser color accuracy, reduced battery capacity, and heavier weight that may affect portability.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 3 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 stands out for engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful integrated GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15, which ensures smoother multitasking and better handling of complex applications. Additionally, the Acer has a higher screen quality with better brightness and color range, important for tasks that require visual precision, while the ASUS, with a larger screen size, sacrifices portability, has a less vibrant display and lower performance components, therefore being just fair for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
6.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 is 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
7.6
6.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift 3 is 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
6.8
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift 3's higher resolution and brighter display offer sharper and clearer visuals than the ASUS Vivobook 15, which makes it easier on the eyes during tasks like web browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, the Acer Swift 3's screen displays a wider range of colors, providing more accuracy for professional applications that require true-to-life color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rate required for smooth motion rendering, but the resolution and panel types are adequate for casual gaming or entry-level 3D work.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$339
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $339.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 3 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Acer Swift 3 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15 due to its more powerful GPU (Intel Iris Xe versus Intel UHD Graphics) and stronger CPU (Intel i5 versus Intel i3). Despite both having the same screen refresh rate, the better GPU and CPU in the Acer Swift 3 can handle more graphically intensive tasks smoothly, although for serious gaming and 3D work, dedicated gaming laptops with higher refresh rates and superior graphics units would be more appropriate.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Swift 3 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 3 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 3 | ASUS Vivobook 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $339 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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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Acer Swift 3
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Sebastian Jentsch | February 2022
"With the Swift 3, Acer delivers a 14-inch laptop with a sleek, slim metal chassis. The latter is of high quality and sturdy enough for everyday use, which is a real plus point among the 700-Euro (~$798) models. A new feature is Thunderbolt 4 in the Type-C format for peripherals or even displays (DisplayPort via Type-C). Unfortunately, a card reader is still missing, and the RAM is completely onboard, so there are no upgrade options here. Acer's 14-incher is affordable, yet it does everything most would want from a truly mobile laptop: Long battery life, a great display, quality, sufficient ports, light weight, and low noise and heat emissions."
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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