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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) is more budget-friendly and offers solid performance for general use and tasks like 3D modeling or engineering thanks to its dedicated Nvidia GPU. However, it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13. The Zenbook Flip S13 is more expensive but offers a higher resolution touchscreen display and is more portable due to its lighter weight. Its integrated graphics are less powerful, making it less suited for intensive gaming or 3D tasks. Both have similar RAM and high quality keyboards, but the Swift X might have better cooling and less fan noise. Choose based on whether portability, screen quality, or raw performance is your priority. 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 speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.3
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
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
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is known for its solid CPU and dedicated NVIDIA GPU, making it a strong performer for engineering tasks that require graphic intensity and also allowing for gaming, although it is less portable and a bit heavier than some alternatives.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.9
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offer panels with high resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid displays necessary for everyday tasks. Their very good screen quality for engineering and design is due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals in these fields see accurate colors and gradients. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, their screens fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and gameplay, making them less optimal for these activities.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is suitable for general use because it offers a balance of performance with its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, ample RAM and storage space, and good battery life, all in a reasonably portable package. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, while slightly less portable and with a smaller battery, boasts a higher resolution touchscreen, a faster Intel i7 processor, double the storage, and superior screen quality, making it also excellent for general use.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
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 Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
10.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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 Zenbook Flip S13 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 Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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