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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize graphical performance for tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card would be better suited to your needs, albeit at a higher cost. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a superior OLED screen with a higher resolution, which is ideal for content consumption and creative work that benefits from better color accuracy and contrast. The Vivobook also has a larger battery capacity, which could mean longer battery life, but keep in mind it is also heavier, which may impact portability. The Vivobook is typically less expensive, despite having a more powerful CPU, making it a cost-effective choice for demanding productivity tasks, but it lacks a dedicated GPU, which is a drawback for graphics-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift X offers a balanced display that is sharp and bright, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and professional work where color accuracy is key, but its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smooth visuals gamers and 3D designers prefer. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides exceptional color depth and contrast thanks to its OLED panel, enhancing both everyday and professional graphic tasks, but like the Acer, it falls short in the high refresh rate needed for gaming and 3D work. In summary, both laptops are great for productivity and creative work that requires true-to-life colors but lack the high-refresh-rate display required for optimal gaming and 3D modeling experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$990
$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 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) provides a balance for general use with its powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, while maintaining portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED also excels in general use with a higher-tier CPU, more storage, and an exceptional OLED screen, but it trades off with a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, which may affect portability.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a smoother gaming and 3D experience with its higher screen refresh rate and a more vibrant OLED display compared to the Acer Swift X's lower refresh rate and IPS screen. While the Acer has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, the ASUS's combination of high refresh rate and quality screen provides a more immersive environment for these tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift X (2022) 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $990 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i9-13900H | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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