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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) offers significantly better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a higher-resolution display and longer battery life, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and multimedia consumption. However, this comes at a higher price and with a slight decrease in portability compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. On the other hand, the ASUS is more budget-friendly, but it has limited storage, lower performance capabilities, and a basic display, which could be fine for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing but not for performance-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2023) provides a powerful Intel i5 processor and ample 16GB of RAM, making multitasking and demanding applications run smoothly. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's basic Intel Celeron processor and only 4GB of RAM may struggle with anything beyond basic tasks, and its poorer screen quality, shorter battery life, and lower portability score further limit its suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.5
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0
5.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is superior for engineering and design due to its more advanced CPU, substantial RAM, dedicated GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, which are vital for such demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short with a less powerful CPU, minimal RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-quality TN screen, making it unsuitable for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.0
5.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing a laptop for general use, look for one with a good panel type, high resolution, and brightness; the Acer Swift X offers an exceptional screen with vibrant visuals and clarity. If engineering and design work is your focus, color accuracy is crucial; the Swift X's expansive color coverage will ensure your designs look true to life. For gaming or 3D applications where the fluidity of motion is key, the Swift X may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 may not meet the mark in any of these areas, making the Swift X a better all-around choice despite its gaming limitations.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2023) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$240
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 costs $240.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $240 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.46 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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