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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is a more portable and less expensive option, which makes it suitable for everyday use and light gaming, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance, especially for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, but it is less portable and more expensive. The Acer gives you great general performance with decent battery life, whereas the ASUS, despite a heavier build and shorter battery life, excels in high-refresh-rate gaming and demanding engineering applications. The tradeoff hinges on whether portability and price or high-end performance and gaming capabilities are your priority. 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 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is fair for gaming and 3D since it has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, whereas the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels owing to a more advanced Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a significantly higher refresh rate of 360Hz. Additionally, the ASUS model's superior CPU and screen quality contribute to a more optimal gaming and 3D performance compared to the Acer model.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.6
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2022) provides decent capabilities for engineering and design with its solid CPU, dedicated GPU, and high-resolution screen, but the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 outshines it with a more powerful CPU and GPU, larger and faster-refreshing screen, which is particularly beneficial for engineering simulations and graphic-intensive tasks. However, the Swift X is more portable and quieter in operation, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals, whereas the Strix Scar, with its larger form factor and higher operating noise, is less convenient to move around but offers a superior keyboard and speaker quality, making it ideal for extended work sessions where computing power and screen real estate are prioritized over mobility.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
292.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, laptops like the Acer Swift X offer a balance of resolution and brightness, making them suitable for a range of everyday tasks. When considering engineering and design work, screens with wider color gamuts, such as those on the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, provide better color accuracy, crucial for detailed visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate is key, and laptops with lower refresh rates may not provide as smooth an experience in fast-paced scenarios despite their resolution and panel type.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
$2,499
$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 Strix Scar 17 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
292.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X, with its lightweight design and longer battery life, offers good general use capabilities, particularly suited for those who prioritize portability and moderate performance needs. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 provides very good general use performance due to its higher-powered CPU and GPU, larger storage, and superior screen refresh rate, but at the expense of a heavier build and shorter battery life, making it more suited for stationary use or for users who require intensive performance for tasks like gaming or creative work.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
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 17 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
7.5
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
9.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 11.1" | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 292 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 17
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
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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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