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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for intense gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its powerful graphics card, is more suitable. Its battery also lasts longer, but it's heavier and less portable than the Acer Swift X 16. The Acer, meanwhile, is lighter and thus better for carrying around, and it also has more storage space built-in. Both laptops have high-quality displays, though the Acer offers slightly better color coverage, which is ideal if you're engaged in work that requires color accuracy like photo editing, but both are generally good for everyday use and engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X 16.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
7.9
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Unknown
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Swift X 16 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X 16 is tailored for gaming and 3D applications, offering an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a similar refresh rate, which will better handle gaming and 3D tasks. Despite the Acer's higher screen quality with greater pixel density, the ASUS may give gamers an edge with its superior GPU, though its heavier build makes it less portable.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X 16's screen offers high resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp, clear visuals and good color representation for daily tasks and professional work, but its lower refresh rate is less suitable for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D contexts. The ASUS ROG Strix G16, while also providing high resolution and adequate brightness for everyday and engineering applications, may not reach the peak color accuracy expected by design professionals. However, its gaming performance is compromised due to a lower refresh rate, which can limit the smoothness of motion in games and 3D simulations.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X 16 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
291.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Swift X 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X 16 features an AMD Ryzen 7 processor combined with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a bright high-resolution display, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand accurate colors and good processing power. In comparison, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a higher-end Intel i7 processor and more powerful RTX 4060 GPU, excelling in tasks requiring heavy graphics processing, but it is heavier and thus less portable than the Acer Swift X 16.
Content Creation
8.3
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
8.0
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
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
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Acer Swift X 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$1,265
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Acer Swift X 16 has a price of $1,250 and the ASUS ROG Strix G16 costs $1,265.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X 16 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $1,265 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-13650HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 291 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
Shopping
Acer Swift X 16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2023
"Acer’s Swift X 16 is an excellent choice for shoppers who want a 16-inch laptop and care more for performance than attractive design or long battery life. The Swift X 16’s gorgeous OLED display, spacious keyboard, and big touchpad make it pleasant to use in basic day-to-day tasks. It also has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, which combine to deliver good performance in a wide variety of productivity applications and games. A few minor mistakes, like poorly-placed USB-C ports that lack DisplayPort, will turn off some shoppers, but those who can accept its shortcomings will find the Swift X 16 a versatile daily driver."
ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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