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Updated January 10, 2024·
If top-tier gaming and 3D rendering performance are important to you along with more storage space, and you don't mind a heavier and larger device with less portability, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 would be a suitable option. However, if you're looking for a more portable laptop that's less expensive and still offers decent general use and light engineering performance, while also having a longer battery life, consider the Acer Swift X (2023). The Swift won't match the heavyweight gaming and intensive task capabilities of the ASUS but will be more convenient to carry around and use on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.7
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very 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 and has a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which is capable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 steps up with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU along with a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offering advanced gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with an Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, designed for solid engineering and design performance in a more portable and quiet package, suitable for on-the-go professionals. The ASUS ROG Strix G18, however, boasts a higher-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics, catering to the most demanding engineering and design tasks with superior screen refresh rates and color accuracy but at the cost of reduced portability and louder operating noise.
Content Creation
8.0
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.7
14.5in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Acer Swift X offers vibrant colors and clarity due to its adequate resolution and brightness, which makes it pleasant for everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing. For engineering and design work, both the Swift X and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 provide a wide color range, delivering the accuracy needed for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals, neither laptop is optimal because they lack the high refresh rates that are crucial for those use cases.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
18.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is a lighter and more portable option with strong battery life, suitable for everyday tasks and some moderate computing needs with its mid-range processor and graphics. The ASUS ROG Strix G18, on the other hand, offers a much more powerful CPU and GPU combination for higher performance demands, including more intense software applications and gaming, at the cost of being less portable and having lower battery life.
Software Development
7.9
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift X (2023) 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS ROG Strix G18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 6.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 11.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 422 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 G18
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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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