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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Swift X (2023) and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 depends on your needs. The Acer Swift X is lighter and more portable with a higher resolution and a brighter screen, which makes it suitable for general use and carrying around. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while heavier and less portable, has a more powerful processor and graphics card, leading to better performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, along with a larger screen and higher battery capacity which can be beneficial for prolonged intensive uses. The Acer Swift X costs slightly less and has enough capability for day-to-day tasks and some light gaming, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is slightly pricier but equipped for high-end gaming and demanding software applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.1
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) provides competent gaming and 3D capabilities with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics and a screen that refreshes 120 times per second, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and even smoother gameplay thanks to a 144Hz screen refresh rate. Although both have decent processors and high-quality screens, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's superior graphics performance makes it particularly appealing for those seeking top-tier gaming and 3D experiences.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, where clarity and visibility matter, the Acer Swift X stands out with its higher resolution and brighter display, providing sharper images and more comfortable viewing compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. Regarding engineering and design work, the Swift X offers superior color reproduction with wider color gamuts, making it better for tasks requiring color accuracy like photo editing or graphic design. However, if your focus is on 3D applications and gaming, neither laptop excels due to their low refresh rates, but the TUF Gaming A17's larger screen size may offer a slightly more immersive experience despite this drawback.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Acer Swift X is a smaller, lighter option with a sharper and more vibrant screen, making it portable and well-suited for daily tasks, albeit with less storage and a less powerful CPU and GPU compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. Meanwhile, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its larger screen and more robust hardware, excels in general use, particularly when handling more demanding applications, though it sacrifices portability and has a lower screen resolution and color accuracy.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is preferred for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, compared to the Acer Swift X's Intel i5 CPU and RTX 3050 GPU, providing better performance for demanding tasks. However, the Acer Swift X has a higher-resolution and brighter screen which is better for detailed visual work, though it is more portable and quieter, making it suitable for on-the-go use and environments sensitive to noise.
Content Creation
8.0
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for content creation.
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
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 TUF Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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