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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X has better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for mobility and general use, with quality performance for engineering work, but not as high as the ASUS TUF Gaming F17. The ASUS, while heavier and with a shorter battery life, offers a larger screen and is more suited for intensive gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior graphics performance. If price is a factor, the ASUS is often less expensive, but it has less RAM than the Acer, which may affect multitasking and complex software operations. Choose the Acer for balanced work and mobility, or the ASUS if gaming and 3D performance are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
- The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is better for general use due to its higher resolution IPS display, longer battery life, and better portability thanks to its lighter weight and smaller size, which are very important factors for everyday tasks. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while having a larger screen and specialized gaming features, falls short in screen quality for non-gaming uses, has a heavier build, shorter battery life, and lacks the same level of portability that the Acer offers.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is well-suited for engineering and design due to its potent Intel i7 processor, substantial 16GB of RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, along with a high-quality IPS screen that provides wide color coverage and high brightness. Meanwhile, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 also fits engineering and design needs with its robust Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, but with a bigger, high-refresh-rate screen for smooth visuals, although it has half the RAM of the Acer at 8GB, which could limit performance on very memory-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X offers a vibrant and sharp display that suits general use and is tailored for engineering and design work with its color accuracy and range. However, its lower refresh rate doesn't suit the smooth visuals required for 3D or high-frame-rate gaming. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, while also good for everyday tasks, does not have the superior color gamut needed for professional design and lacks the high refresh rate preferred for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.6
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen that supports a 60Hz maximum refresh rate, which offers acceptable gaming and 3D graphics performance but may limit smoother gameplay in high-speed scenarios. In comparison, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, which provides better gaming experiences and smoother motion in fast-paced games, albeit at a potentially higher cost and with increased power consumption.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 F17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS TUF Gaming F17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.6'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.59" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i5-11400H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 48 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 F17
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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