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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance for intensive engineering tasks or gaming is a priority and you can afford it, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card is a solid choice, but keep in mind it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you're looking for something more affordable, suitable for general use, and with a longer battery life, the ASUS Zenbook 14, featuring an OLED screen and Intel integrated graphics, is both lighter and typically much less expensive. However, the Zenbook may not handle demanding software as well as the Swift X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.2
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X excels in general use with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook 14, leading to better overall performance. The Swift X also offers longer battery life and superior heat management, while the Zenbook 14 boasts a higher quality screen and a more compact form factor, despite having less capable computing components and shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Acer Swift X offers a decent display for daily tasks with ample resolution and brightness, but the Asus Zenbook 14 steps ahead with a display that offers greater sharpness and brightness, making it more appealing for tasks like browsing and video streaming. The Asus Zenbook 14 also shines for engineering and design use with a wider color range, providing richer and more accurate colors essential for precise visual work, while the Acer Swift X, although adequate, can't match the Zenbook's color fidelity. However, for 3D work and gaming, neither laptop excels due to their limited refresh rates; they can handle basic 3D tasks but won't provide the fluid visuals that dedicated gaming displays with higher refresh rates would offer.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Cost
$1,313
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU is better equipped for gaming and 3D tasks than the ASUS Zenbook 14, which uses integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics; despite the Zenbook's higher screen refresh rate, dedicated GPUs typically offer superior performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022), with a stronger dedicated GPU and hoigher RAM, is more capable of handling the demands of engineering and design software, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a higher resolution OLED screen, which provides better color accuracy and contrast for visual tasks; however, the Zenbook is equipped with integrated graphics and less RAM, which may limit intensive computational tasks but provides better portability due to its lighter build. Considering portability, keyboard, and speaker quality, both laptops perform well, but the Acer might be slightly noisier under load, given its higher performance components.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) 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 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 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 Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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