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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is pricier but offers strong performance good for intensive engineering tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card and Intel processor, suitable for 3D applications and potentially gaming. Its battery life is better and it's more portable with a smaller screen size and lighter weight. The ASUS Vivobook 16 is more affordable with a bigger screen and more storage space, making it good for general use and productivity, but it's heavier and has a less powerful integrated AMD graphics, which is less suitable for demanding engineering software, 3D rendering, or gaming. Both have similar RAM, good quality keyboards, and are not designed with a gaming laptop appearance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and an Intel i7 processor, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require high computational power and graphics performance, complemented by its high-quality IPS screen.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift X stands out with its brighter display and sharper resolution, making text crisper and details clearer, while the ASUS Vivobook 16's less vivid screen may appear dimmer and less sharp, affecting the overall viewing experience. When considering engineering and design, the Acer Swift X's ability to display a wider range of colors makes it suitable for tasks requiring color accuracy, in contrast to the ASUS Vivobook 16 which may not represent colors as accurately. For 3D and gaming, the lower refresh rate of both laptops means they won't be as smooth in fast-paced scenes compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, although the resolution and panel type of the Acer Swift X will still offer a better visual experience in this context than the ASUS Vivobook 16.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2022) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$629
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 costs $629.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X boasts a strong CPU and dedicated graphics card, ideal for performance-seekers, complemented by substantial RAM, a high-resolution screen, and solid battery life, wrapped in a lightweight, portable package. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers double the storage, a quality screen size, and a decent integrated graphics option within a slightly heavier build, highlighting a balance between ample storage space and day-to-day performance needs.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it fairly suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, although there are more powerful GPUs for these purposes. The ASUS Vivobook 16 on the other hand uses the integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics and also has a standard refresh rate; this setup is decent for lighter games and 3D work, but it's less powerful than the Acer's dedicated gaming-grade GPU.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 Vivobook 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Vivobook 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $629 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.14 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 295 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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 Vivobook 16
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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