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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers a good balance of portability and power at a midrange price, with strong general use performance, acceptable for engineering tasks and some gaming thanks to its dedicated Nvidia GPU. It boasts a better battery life than the ASUS Vivobook 16X, making it more suited for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while less expensive, provides superior performance in 3D and machine learning tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia GPU and higher screen refresh rate, but has a larger screen, making it less portable and with a shorter battery life, making it more stationary. If mobility and longer unplugged usage are your priorities, consider the Acer Swift X; if raw performance in specialized tasks and a larger display are crucial and you don't mind the shorter battery life, the ASUS Vivobook 16X could be the better choice. 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 Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X comes with a decent GPU that supports moderate gaming and 3D applications, albeit with limitations at higher settings due to a standard screen refresh rate, providing an adequate but not exceptional visual experience. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X includes a more robust GPU and possibly a higher refresh rate, offering smoother gaming and 3D performance, alongside a CPU and screen quality that further enhance its capability for visually demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is particularly suited for engineering and design tasks with its more powerful Intel i7-13700H CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, compared to the Acer Swift X's Intel i7-1260P CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which may still perform well but not at the same level as the Vivobook. While the Acer Swift X offers better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller dimensions, the ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a larger screen and potentially more vibrant colors for design work, but it is heavier and larger, making it less convenient to carry around.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, both the Acer Swift X and ASUS Vivobook 16X have screens that offer clear visuals and brightness that make everyday activities like web browsing and document editing comfortable. For engineering and design tasks, these laptops have color ranges that accommodate precision in color work, though may not fully cover professional color spaces. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they lack the high refresh rates preferred for smooth motion and may not provide the sharpest details due to their resolutions and panel types.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,000.
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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
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) combines a light and thin design with a high-resolution display and a respectable battery life, making it a highly portable option for everyday tasks, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a larger screen and more powerful graphics, which makes it better suited for tasks that may require more intensive graphics processing, but with a heavier build and shorter battery life it is less portable. Both laptops are equipped with high-performing CPUs and ample RAM, ensuring smooth operation, and their storage capacities are equal, further supporting their general use suitability; however, when it comes down to portability versus graphic performance, the Acer Swift is more convenient to carry around while the ASUS provides a visual edge for more demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 16X 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
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,000 | ||
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 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 70 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 300 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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