The Acer Swift X (2022) is generally lighter and more portable with longer battery life, suitable for everyday use and moderate gaming or 3D tasks due to its mid-tier graphics card. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is a bulkier option with a more powerful processor and graphics card, designed for intensive gaming and higher-end engineering applications. Although it offers better performance for demanding tasks, its size and weight, along with slightly shorter battery life, reduce its portability compared to the Acer Swift X. Both laptops are similarly priced, so the choice depends on whether portability or performance is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
7.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers better gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its more powerful GPU, the AMD RX 6800M, and a higher screen refresh rate of 300, which is particularly beneficial in fast-paced visuals, compared to the Acer Swift X's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a refresh rate of 60. While the Swift X is suitable for lighter gaming, the ROG Strix G15 with its superior graphics power would provide a noticeably smoother and more immersive experience for demanding games and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the Acer Swift X for general use, the screen delivers appreciable clarity and brightness suitable for a variety of tasks like web browsing and document editing, but the refresh rate isn't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals dedicated gamers or professionals using 3D applications would seek. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition also provides vibrant colors and sharpness for both day-to-day tasks and detailed engineering or design work due to its strong color representation. However, despite being a gaming laptop, its screen may not offer the highest refresh rate needed for the most fluid motion in fast-paced 3D environments, which is crucial for a premium gaming experience.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a high-resolution screen and a solid balance of CPU and RAM for efficient multi-tasking, making it versatile for general use, and it's more portable with better battery life for on-the-go work. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a powerful CPU and dedicated gaming-grade GPU which delivers strong performance for more demanding tasks and gaming, although it's heavier and has lower portability and battery life, making it less suitable for frequent travel.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is suited for engineering and design due to its high-resolution screen and dedicated Nvidia graphics, but its lower-powered CPU and smaller battery make it less ideal for more demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a very powerful CPU and GPU combination along with a larger battery to handle intensive engineering and design workloads, although it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development.
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
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift X (2022) 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 (2022) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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 Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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