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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers a balance between portability and performance at a slightly lower price, making it suitable for general use and some gaming. It comes with an Intel i5 processor, an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and has a higher-resolution display that leans more towards tasks requiring color accuracy. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, despite being less portable due to its higher weight, provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, thanks to a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and AMD RX 6800M GPU. It also boasts a higher battery capacity and a screen with a faster refresh rate which is ideal for fast-paced gaming, though at a higher price. Choose the Acer if you value portability and battery life for productivity and some gaming, or the ASUS if your focus is on peak gaming and performance-intensive engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, making it good for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition boasts a more powerful AMD RX 6800M GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 300 Hz, enhancing its performance for these tasks even further.
Software Development
7.9
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
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
8.0
7.9
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X boasts a screen with sharp resolution and brightness suitable for vivid and clear visuals, appealing for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its refresh rate is lower, affecting the smoothness crucial for gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, while providing good clarity and color range for general and specialized tasks, also falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the high standards required for optimal 3D performance. Both laptops exhibit color accuracy that benefits professional design and engineering software use but lack the high refresh rates gamers need for fluid motion.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is more portable and offers a higher-resolution screen with better color coverage, making it ideal for daily tasks and media consumption, alongside a solid battery life for mobile use. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its more powerful CPU and GPU, excels in performance-intensive tasks such as gaming or content creation but is less portable and has a lower quality display, trading off some battery life and portability for raw power.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition surpasses the Acer Swift X (2023) in engineering and design use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD graphics, which offer enhanced performance required for demanding applications. However, the Acer Swift X is lighter and offers a higher resolution screen, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift X (2023) 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 X (2023) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift X (2023)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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