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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which is ideal for more graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming or 3D modeling, whereas the ASUS Zenbook S 13 features an integrated Intel graphics solution, making it less suitable for these uses but also contributing to its lighter weight and increased portability. The ASUS has a higher resolution OLED display which is generally superior for color reproduction and contrast, beneficial for tasks such as photo editing or video watching. If you value a higher storage capacity and double the RAM, the ASUS may be preferable. Overall, the Acer provides a balance of performance and portability, while the ASUS excels in display quality and portability. However, the Acer's graphics capabilities make it better suited for more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- The Acer Swift X (2022) has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
365.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels for general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, offering excellent color accuracy and brightness, which is paired with a lighter and thinner design for enhanced portability and slightly longer battery life compared to the Acer Swift X, which also performs well thanks to a solid CPU and ample RAM but is somewhat heavier with less screen quality. Moreover, the Zenbook's higher RAM capacity and quieter operating noise contribute to a superior user experience for general tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a slightly better processor and significantly superior screen quality with its higher resolution OLED display, making it ideal for detailed engineering and design tasks. Meanwhile, the Acer Swift X, despite having a capable processor and quality IPS screen, falls short with a lower screen resolution and less vibrant display, though it does include a dedicated GPU which may benefit certain engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.8
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.7
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.0
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
365.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift X offers a satisfactory display with pleasant resolution and brightness, but may not match the vibrant colors and sharpness of the ASUS Zenbook S 13's higher resolution screen. Both laptops have screens with color ranges suited for engineering and design tasks, ensuring accurate color reproduction, yet the ASUS edges out with a bit wider color gamut, making it slightly superior for color-sensitive work. However, gamers and 3D designers might find both laptops lacking due to modest refresh rates that can't provide the ultra-smooth visuals that high frame rate gaming or intensive 3D modeling require.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 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
Very Good
Best in Class
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is suitable but not foremost for gaming and 3D applications, and has a standard screen refresh rate; the ASUS Zenbook S 13, although it has an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, excels with an OLED screen offering better color and contrast, which compensates for graphical power in enhancing gaming and 3D experiences.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS Zenbook S 13 costs $1,400.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the ASUS Zenbook S 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Zenbook S 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 11.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1355U | |
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 | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 365 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 (2022)
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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 S 13
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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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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