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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Swift X (2023) and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 depends on your priorities. The Swift X, being lighter and with a higher resolution display, is more portable and suitable for general purposes and professional tasks where high display clarity is beneficial. However, if gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning is your focus, the ROG Strix G16 has a higher performance graphics card and a faster-refreshing screen, although it is heavier and offers lower screen resolution. Both have similar memory and storage, but the ROG Strix G16 has a larger battery, which might result in longer battery life. If budget is a concern and you need a machine for everyday tasks, the Swift X is a cost-effective option, whereas the ROG Strix G16, being slightly more expensive, provides an enhanced gaming and content creation experience. 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 G16
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) appeals to gamers and creators with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 120Hz screen refresh rate, offering a balance between performance and portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 165Hz screen refresh rate, caters to those prioritizing top-tier gaming experiences and is less portable due to its size and weight. Despite both having commendable CPUs and screen quality, the ASUS leads in hardcore gaming capabilities at the cost of ease of carrying around.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.5
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness which makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that benefit from detailed visuals and accurate color representation. For engineering and design, its screen covers wider color ranges necessary for precise work. However, the lower refresh rate of the Acer Swift X hampers the gaming experience, where smooth motion and quick response times are critical, factors for which the ASUS ROG Strix G16's screen, despite its solid performance for general tasks and engineering, isn't optimal because it also lacks a high refresh rate.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,269
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,269.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is well-suited for general use due to its balance of a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and high-quality screen, coupled with its portability and strong battery life that support mobility and extended use. The ASUS ROG Strix G16, while offering a superior CPU and GPU that are great for more demanding applications, trades off some portability and battery life due to its larger screen and more gaming-oriented features, making it less ideal for on-the-go users but excellent for stationary use and performance-heavy tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 outperforms the Acer Swift X (2023) for engineering and design use due to a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it suited for demanding tasks like 3D modeling and simulations, coupled with a larger screen that aids detailed work, although it is less portable and noisier under load. While the Acer has a slightly brighter screen with better color accuracy and is more portable, the ASUS offers significantly higher processing power and a higher refresh rate display, providing smoother visuals, but this comes at the cost of shorter battery life and greater weight.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 G16 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
7.9
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 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 G16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,269 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-13650HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 291 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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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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 G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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