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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and battery life are vital for you, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is lighter and has slightly longer battery life. For more demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Acer Swift X 16 with a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics would better serve your needs, although it's a bit heavier and more expensive. The ASUS has a secondary touch screen which can be useful for multitasking, but the Acer provides a larger screen and higher refresh rate which is better for fast-moving visuals. The Acer is generally more suited for intensive tasks and gaming whereas the ASUS offers unique features like the second screen for multitasking at a lower price. 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 overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The Acer Swift X 16 is preferred for general use owing to its superior main processor and RAM, providing better performance, as well as a higher resolution screen, which offers enhanced visual clarity. On the other hand, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is lighter for increased portability and has an excellent heat management system, it falls short with a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a lower screen resolution which may affect multitasking and overall visual experience.
Gaming and AI
7.0
6.1
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Unknown
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which significantly outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14. Additionally, the Swift X 16's higher screen refresh rate enhances gaming visuals and smoothness, an advantage over the lower refresh rate of the Zenbook Duo 14's screen.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X 16 boasts a more powerful AMD processor, a dedicated Nvidia GPU, and a higher RAM capacity which are essential for demanding engineering and design applications, while also offering a better screen with higher pixel density and refresh rate, providing clearer and smoother visuals for detailed work. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while still good for engineering and design tasks, has a less powerful integrated GPU and lower RAM, but compensates with higher portability due to its lower weight and a dual-screen feature that may enhance multitasking for some users.
Content Creation
8.3
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X 16 offers a bright and high-resolution display, which enhances visibility and clarity for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming where smoother motion is key. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its good brightness and resolution, is suitable for general use and provides accurate color representation needed in engineering and design, but like the Acer, its refresh rate isn't designed for the fast-paced action of gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops prioritize visual accuracy and detail over the high refresh rates favored by gamers, making them less optimal for gaming but well-suited for productivity and professional creative tasks.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X 16 has a price of $1,250 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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 Duo 14 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 Duo 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X 16 | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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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 Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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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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