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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is more portable and offers a higher resolution display, which is preferable for tasks that require sharp visuals like photo editing. It also has a higher price and slightly better battery life. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is better for intensive gaming and engineering tasks because of its more powerful graphics card, but it is heavier and not as portable. The Acer may be more suitable for general use and work that benefits from a high-quality display, while the ASUS excels in performance-driven tasks and has a more gamer-centric design at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, compared to the Acer Swift X (2022) which has a Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 60 Hz screen refresh rate. While both have IPS displays for good screen quality, the higher refresh rate of the ASUS will result in smoother visuals which is crucial for gaming.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
Both the Acer Swift X and ASUS TUF Dash 15 have panels with resolutions and brightness suitable for general tasks like browsing and office work, making them good choices for everyday use. Their color accuracy and range of color gamut coverage, which are critical for engineering and design work, are commendable. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rates on these laptops may not be high enough to provide the smooth visual experience that is often desired by enthusiasts in this area.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is well-suited for general use as it is lightweight with good portability, has long battery life, and offers a high-resolution screen with more accurate colors. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, although heavier and with slightly less battery life, provides a higher performance CPU and GPU combo which is better for tasks like gaming or 3D modeling, but its screen has a lower color accuracy and resolution.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is ideal for engineering and design tasks due to its substantial RAM, capable Intel i7 processor, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, complemented by a high-resolution screen that enhances visual detail. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 also suits engineering and design with more graphical power via the Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and an Intel i7 processor, trading off some screen resolution for a higher refresh rate, which can be beneficial for certain design applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
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 TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS TUF Dash 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 76 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 272 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 TUF Dash 15
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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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