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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is a midrange-priced laptop with powerful performance, suitable for general use, engineering, and even light gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia graphics. However, while it boasts solid specifications, its less portable and more expensive compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 comes at a lower midrange price and offers ample storage alongside an AMD Ryzen processor, but relies on integrated graphics, making it less ideal for intensive 3D tasks or gaming. It has a larger screen and a better battery life but falls short in build quality and portability compared to the Acer. Choose the Acer Swift X for intensive tasks and better portability, or the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for cost savings and longer battery life with satisfactory general performance. 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 S 15
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the Acer Swift X offers a sharp display with high resolution and brightness, making it pleasant for everyday activities such as web browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design tasks, this same laptop provides a wide color range, essential for accurate color work in applications like photo editing and CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite its decent resolution, the Acer's lower refresh rate may result in less smooth visuals compared to laptops with screens specifically tailored for high frame rates.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 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
$908
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers balanced performance for general use with a powerful Intel CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated Nvidia graphics, complemented by high screen quality and solid battery life, making it suitable for a variety of tasks while being portable. The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with a capable AMD CPU and integrated graphics, larger storage, plus a decent screen, excels in portability and battery life but may fall short in visually intensive tasks compared to the Acer, though it’s adept for everyday use.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022), equipped with Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, and the ASUS Vivobook S 15, featuring AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 graphics, both offer fair gaming and 3D performance primarily due to limitations of their GPUs and 60Hz screen refresh rates. Furthermore, although both have capable CPUs and sufficient screen quality with IPS panels, these factors are somewhat less critical than the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) meets engineering and design needs well with a potent Intel i7 processor, solid Nvidia RTX graphics, and a high-resolution, high-quality IPS display; however, it is lighter and offers a slightly better portability and quieter operating noise. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, equipped with a robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Radeon graphics along with a larger screen, offers an exceptional amount of storage and a more spacious keyboard, at the cost of being heavier and having less screen clarity and color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Vivobook S 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Vivobook S 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 Vivobook S 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 70 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 Vivobook S 15
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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