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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) generally costs less and offers good performance for general use and some engineering work, but with a less powerful graphics card than the ASUS, it is not as suited for intensive 3D tasks, machine learning, or gaming. It is more portable due to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 comes with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better for demanding applications and gaming but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Both have high-quality screens, but the ASUS has a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming. If portability and cost are priorities, the Acer might suit you better, while the ASUS should be considered if you need greater performance for specialized tasks. 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 Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior graphical performance for gaming and 3D applications with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz compared to the Acer Swift X's Nvidia RTX 3050 and 60Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the ASUS laptop's screen is larger, offering better screen quality, which enhances the gaming and 3D experience even further.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a capable Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design, yet its less powerful components compared to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, which boasts a superior AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, explain why the latter is deemed very good for such tasks. Furthermore, while both laptops feature high-quality displays and sufficient RAM for complex workloads, the ASUS's larger screen, higher resolution, and greater GPU power provide a more enhanced experience for demanding engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for software development, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift X's screen is vivid and bright, making it great for everyday tasks, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers an even brighter and sharper display, enhancing visual clarity and user experience. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color coverage, important for accurate color work, but the ASUS stands out with a broader range that appeals to professionals needing the utmost color precision. However, gamers and 3D designers may find both laptops lacking, as high refresh rates critical for smooth visuals in these areas are not a strength here, with the ASUS offering a moderately better experience due to its slightly superior resolution and panel type.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$2,000
$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 Zephyrus G15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 outshines the Acer Swift X (2022) in general use primarily because it has a more powerful processor and graphics unit, leading to smoother performance in demanding tasks, along with a larger, higher-resolution display which enhances the visual experience. However, the Acer Swift X is lighter and more compact, making it more portable, although with reduced battery capacity and a less potent CPU and GPU compared to the ASUS, it still offers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | N/A | |
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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 Zephyrus G15
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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