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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing the Acer Swift X 16 over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED leans towards better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D and machine learning applications due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it's heavier, which impacts portability and it tends to be more expensive. Conversely, the Zenbook offers a superior OLED display that's better for general use thanks to its higher color accuracy and density, along with a touchscreen. It's also lighter and more affordable. Both have good battery life, but if portability or display quality for media consumption are priorities, the Zenbook may suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Acer Swift X 16 boasts a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a larger battery, accommodating demanding multitasking and longer unplugged use, while its screen is less color-vibrant than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED but still offers solid viewing experience. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED shines with its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, boasting better color reproduction and a more compact build for enhanced portability, yet has less RAM and storage, which may limit performance in heavy tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.0
6.5
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Unknown
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair.
The Acer Swift X 16 is considered better for gaming and 3D tasks than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED mainly because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate at 165Hz, which are crucial for smooth visuals and rendering performance.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offer high-resolution displays with panels that are bright and clear, which enhances overall viewing comfort and readability. Engineering and design professionals will find that these laptops provide excellent color accuracy and wide color gamuts, ensuring precise visual representations crucial in those fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates which can lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal for tasks that require quick screen updates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the Acer Swift X 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,250
$575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X 16 has a price of $1,250 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $575.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The Acer Swift X 16 is preferred for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, more powerful AMD CPU, and dedicated Nvidia GPU which provide better performance for demanding tasks, although it's slightly heavier and larger than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED. While the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen and is more portable due to lighter weight and smaller size, its integrated GPU and lower RAM might limit its capability for intensive engineering software compared to the Acer Swift X 16.
Software Development
8.0
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X 16 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
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How the Acer Swift X 16 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X 16 | ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.7'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.44 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.67" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i5-13500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 376 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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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PCWorld
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 Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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