For general use like browsing, office work, and media playback, the Acer Swift Go 14 is a more affordable and portable option with a good balance of features. However, if your work involves intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers superior performance with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's heavier and less portable. The Zenbook Pro 16X also boasts a higher resolution OLED display with better color accuracy, making it preferable for creative professionals who require top-tier visuals, although it comes at a higher cost. The Acer, with its IPS display, offers good screen quality and longer battery life which suits users with a preference for mobility and longer work sessions away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Go 14
Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is equipped with a capable processor and adequate RAM for smooth multitasking, complemented by an IPS screen for decent color accuracy, making it suitable for everyday tasks in a slim, lightweight form factor with a solid battery life. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X boasts a more powerful processor and high-end graphics unit, paired with double the storage and a superior OLED display that delivers exceptional color depth and sharpness, though it sacrifices some portability and battery life for these high-end features, making it ideal for more demanding applications and content creation.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is more powerful than the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Acer Swift Go 14. Despite both having the same screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the ASUS makes it more suitable for demanding visual tasks, though it also makes the laptop heavier and potentially less portable.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Go 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is better suited for intensive engineering and design tasks, featuring a stronger CPU, higher RAM capabilities, and a superior GPU compared to the Acer Swift Go 14, which while offering good performance with its own decent CPU and integrated GPU, falls short in these key areas. Moreover, the Zenbook Pro 16X boasts a high-quality OLED screen that is superior to the Swift Go's IPS display, offering better resolution, color accuracy, and contrast, which are crucial for detailed design work; however, this comes at the cost of less portability and potentially more operating noise due to its more powerful components.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift Go 14 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
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Go 14 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
6.8/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the Acer Swift Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Go 14 offers a satisfactory display that balances resolution and brightness, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X provides a sharper, brighter image enhancing the viewing experience. Engineers and designers will appreciate the ASUS Zenbook's wider color gamut, yielding more accurate colors, which is essential for precise visual work, though the Acer Swift Go 14 still delivers decent color representation. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D applications since they lack high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid motion, despite their capable resolutions and panel types.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Go 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Go 14 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$794
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Go 14 has a price of $794 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
"The Acer Swift Go 14 is a surprising machine. Its performance, display, and battery life leave little to be desired from a device at this price. You might think it’d be cheaper given the “Go” in the name, or thinner given its close competition with thin-and-light laptops, but it manages to strike a decent enough balance between its capabilities and hardware to really stand out as an exceptional value."
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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