If you prioritize performance for gaming or intensive tasks and can afford a higher price, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 with a stronger GPU and higher resolution touchscreen could be better for you. On the other hand, if your focus is on a mix of performance and value for general use, the Acer Swift X offers a more budget-friendly option with a good balance of features. Both laptops provide solid keyboard experiences and have similar portability, but the Swift X has a slight edge in battery life while the ROG Flow X13 offers superior screen refresh rates and a more portable design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
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 overall build quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) has an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a max screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provides a competent gaming experience, but the ASUS ROG Flow X13 steps up the game with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher 165Hz refresh rate, catering to faster and more visually intensive gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia RTX 4070, respectively, alongside a higher resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Acer Swift X (2022) still offers competent performance with an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU for engineering applications, as well as high-quality screen with good color accuracy, but falls short in comparison, especially in graphics-intensive scenarios.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift X, with its solid resolution and brightness, offers a balanced screen for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing; engineers and designers would appreciate its color accuracy except for the most color-critical work. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 goes a step further, boasting higher resolution and brightness, along with wider color gamut coverage, making it an excellent screen for both general users and professionals in design, who rely on precise color representation. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as their screens don't offer the high refresh rates required for the smooth motion these tasks demand, although their other screen attributes may still be quite suitable for non-gaming purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
7.6/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 costs $2,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers a good balance for general use with its solid performance from the i7 CPU and RTX 3050, a quality screen, and a longer battery life, all contained in a portable 14-inch design. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 provides a very good general-use experience by leveraging a more powerful Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4070, a high-quality and larger high-refresh-rate screen, but this comes with a tradeoff in terms of slightly reduced battery life and increased weight.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be 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
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Acer Swift X (2022) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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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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