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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is more suited for general use and is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, as well as offering higher screen resolution. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with its more powerful graphics card, larger battery, and high refresh rate display, is better equipped for gaming, 3D applications, and intensive engineering software; however, it is heavier and likely to be less convenient to carry around. Choose the Acer for everyday tasks and carrying convenience, or the ASUS if your work demands more graphics power and a gaming-friendly display, acknowledging its increased weight and size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outperforms the Acer Swift X (2022) in gaming and 3D tasks due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Swift X's less capable Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 60Hz refresh rate. While both laptops have capable CPUs and quality IPS displays, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the ASUS are particularly important for a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is favored for engineering and design owing to its higher-performing AMD CPU and advanced Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the Acer Swift X which, while still capable with its Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers slightly less power. Additionally, the ASUS model has a larger screen but is less portable and produces more operating noise than the more compact and quieter Acer Swift X, which has higher screen resolution and color accuracy for detailed design work.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for gaming and AI, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, screens that offer clear images and bright, vivid colors are important, which the Acer Swift X offers with its sharp resolution and adequate brightness, just as the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 provides a pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, professionals need accurate color representation to ensure their work is precise; both the Acer Swift X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 have good color range coverage, making them suitable for such tasks. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, a high refresh rate becomes critical for a smooth experience, and both the Acer Swift X and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 fall short in this area due to their standard refresh rates, affecting gameplay fluidity and 3D visualization performance.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$1,650
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 costs $1,650.
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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
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is appreciated for general use because it offers a balance of performance with its capable CPU and RAM, and portability with its lightweight design and good battery life, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 also serves well in general use due to its higher processing power and larger storage but is less portable and has a marginally longer battery life. Both have high-quality screens, but the Acer Swift is more portable and has a higher screen resolution, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a bigger screen with a higher refresh rate which is great for gaming, but it's heavier and thicker, making it less suited for frequent mobility.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Gaming A15 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
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 Gaming A15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,650 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7940HS | |
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 | 11 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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 TUF Gaming A15
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
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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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