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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers superior performance for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, and it's excellent for gaming, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life compared to other options. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, while still capable for gaming and intensive tasks, prioritizes portability and longer battery life, but with reduced performance compared to the Acer Swift X. If you require high performance for engineering tasks or gaming and don't mind a heavier build and shorter battery life, go for the Acer. If you prefer something lighter with longer battery life for general use and can compromise on performance, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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 S 15
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.3
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior GPU, which is a critical factor for rendering graphics smoothly, and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the visual experience during fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a less powerful GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for graphics-intensive applications despite having a capable CPU and good screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is tailored for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i5 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, high screen resolution, and full coverage of the sRGB color space, essential for detailed and color-sensitive work.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a higher resolution and brighter display, which enhances the viewing experience for general and engineering use where clarity and visibility are crucial. For engineering and design, its wider color coverage accurately reproduces more shades, essential for detail-oriented tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate makes it less suited for the smooth visuals these activities typically require, whereas the ASUS Vivobook S 15, despite its fair screen, falls short in both color accuracy and refresh rate for specialized tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Vivobook S 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
$908
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) boasts a strong CPU and dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for general use with good multitasking ability and visual performance, complemented by decent battery life and portability; its high-resolution screen enhances viewing experience. The ASUS Vivobook S 15, equipped with a robust CPU and integrated graphics, offers ample storage and RAM for effective general use, has a larger screen, and maintains solid battery life, but is slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Vivobook S 15 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 Vivobook S 15 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 70 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Vivobook S 15
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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