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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is more affordable and offers solid performance for general use and lighter engineering tasks with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics; its higher-resolution screen is suitable for detailed work, and with about 10 hours of battery life and a weight of around 3 pounds, it's quite portable. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is more expensive but delivers superior performance suitable for intensive 3D, machine learning, and gaming due to a more powerful Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, although it has about half the battery life and weighs more at around 5 pounds, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it very good for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, while the Acer Swift X, with a modest Nvidia RTX 3050 and a lower refresh rate, offers a fair experience, sufficient for less intensive gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a higher-end CPU and GPU, which makes it very good for engineering and design tasks requiring substantial computational power and graphics processing; however, it suffers in portability compared to the lighter and thinner Acer Swift X, which still delivers good performance with a capable CPU and GPU, but less so than the ASUS, particularly in highly demanding applications. Additionally, the Acer offers a higher quality display, which benefits design work, while the ASUS leads in aspects non-critical for engineering such as speaker quality and has an overall design that might be more appealing to gamers.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.9
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 Scar 15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize a laptop for everyday activities like browsing, watching videos, or working with documents, both the Acer Swift X and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offer sharp, bright displays with ample resolution. For work in engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops cover a wide color spectrum, making them suitable for professional editing and rendering. However, for gaming or working with 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals, neither model excels because their screens have lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers a solid balance for general use with its adequate CPU performance, ample RAM, high screen quality, good portability, and satisfactory battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 caters to those prioritizing higher performance with a more powerful CPU, larger storage, and superior screen refresh rates, but trades off on heavier weight and shorter battery life, making it less suited for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
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 | 2 | |
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 ROG Strix Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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