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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is slightly more expensive but comes with a stronger Intel processor and Nvidia graphics suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and light gaming. It has more RAM for better multitasking and a higher resolution screen with good color coverage. However, its battery life may be shorter than the ASUS Zenbook 13, which is more affordable, lighter, and thinner for better portability. The Zenbook has an AMD processor with integrated graphics, making it less suited for demanding tasks but adequate for general use and offers an OLED display with excellent color accuracy and contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift X offers a nice balance with a clear display at a common resolution and decent brightness, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 provides a similar experience but with a bit of extra clarity and vibrance due to a better-quality panel. Both are suitable for engineering and design with their ability to represent a wide color range, crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work, with the ASUS having a slight edge in color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, neither laptop excels because they lack the high refresh rates that those activities typically benefit from, though they still manage to handle moderate tasks due to respectable resolution and panel type.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$890
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.4
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is suited for general use because it offers higher performance with its Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, larger RAM, and sharper IPS screen, at the cost of being slightly heavier and thicker than the ASUS Zenbook 13, which offers portability with its slim design and light weight, along with an excellent OLED screen with full color coverage, making it great for media consumption despite having less RAM and an AMD integrated GPU. Both laptops have similar storage capacity, high-quality keyboards, and substantial battery life, but the Acer Swift X has a slight edge in performance for more demanding tasks, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 excels in portability and screen visuals.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X is preferred for engineering and design because it has a more powerful Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which are crucial for demanding tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 13, with an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU, provides less power, suitable for less intensive use. The Acer also has more RAM, enhancing its ability to handle complex projects, but the ASUS offers a better screen with OLED technology, making it a lighter and more portable option with higher portability and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
5.8/10
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) and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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