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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers a balance of performance and portability, suited for everyday tasks and moderate gaming due to its mid-range graphics card and processor, at a lower price and with decent battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is built for intensive gaming and demanding tasks thanks to a higher-end processor and graphics card, but it is heavier, usually more expensive, and less portable, trading off battery life for performance suited to 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. Choose Acer Swift X for general use and portability with cost savings, or ASUS ROG Strix G15 for top performance in specialized tasks at the expense of portability and higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
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
7.0
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for engineering and design because it features a solid CPU and GPU combination suitable for less-demanding tasks, set within a lightweight and portable design. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition provides exceptional engineering and design performance with a more powerful CPU and GPU, and a screen suited for fast-paced visuals at the cost of being less portable due to its increased weight and size.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, both the Acer Swift X and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, which enhances everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. For engineering and design, users will appreciate that both laptops offer displays with a range of colors that closely match professional standards, allowing for more accurate and vibrant visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rates of these laptops may not satisfy users looking for ultra-smooth motion and rapid responsiveness, even though their resolutions and panel types are adequate for most tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X, with a mid-range CPU, reasonable RAM, and a light design, offers a balance for general use, being more portable with longer battery life than the ASUS, and a capable but not top-end screen. The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with a high-end CPU and more RAM, caters to more demanding tasks, but sacrifices portability for superior performance and has a high refresh rate display beneficial for gaming, all while having slightly less battery life than the Acer.
Content Creation
7.5
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift X (2021) 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
7.3
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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 ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Swift X (2021) 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 (2021) and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Swift X (2021)
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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 ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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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