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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a powerful workstation with a larger screen and more storage and memory, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 could be for you, though it's heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2023) is lighter and more portable, making it a better option for frequent travel while still offering solid general use and gaming performance; however, it has less storage and memory and its smaller screen may not be as suitable for certain engineering tasks or professional creative work. Both laptops are suited for gaming but might not excel in the most intensive gaming scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
7.2
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen for software development.
The Acer Swift X boasts a superior display with vivid colors and sharp resolution suited for both general use and detailed engineering tasks, enhanced by high brightness and wide color gamut coverage. Conversely, its lower refresh rate makes it less than ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where fluid motion is key. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 also offers a quality display for everyday productivity and professional design work but falls short for gaming and 3D content creators due to similar refresh rate limitations.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) offers good portability and battery life for general use, while packing a solid CPU and ample RAM for smooth performance; its high-resolution IPS screen also contributes to a great viewing experience. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 provides a larger screen with good quality, more storage, a more powerful CPU, and increased RAM which enhance performance further, but at the expense of greater weight and slightly lower portability.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are suited for gaming and 3D due to their robust GPUs and high screen refresh rates, which are very important for smooth visuals and fast-paced action. While the Acer model offers portable convenience, the ASUS stands out for its larger screen and therefore may provide a more immersive experience, albeit with less portability.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with a capable Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a high-resolution display, translating to good performance in designing software, though its smaller size makes for better portability.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2023) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 Pro 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 76 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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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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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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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