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Updated February 26, 2024·
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option that is suitable for everyday tasks and some light creative work, the Acer Swift X could serve you well with its balance of performance and value, and its lighter design makes it more portable for on-the-go use. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for more demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, and are willing to invest more for top-notch performance and a higher quality gaming experience, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers powerful specs that can handle intensive tasks, although it will be heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel. 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 G16 (2024)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X offers a balance of performance and portability, with enough CPU power and RAM for everyday tasks, a quality screen, and long battery life, making it a solid choice for general use. The ASUS ROG Strix G16, while less portable due to its larger size, provides a significant boost in CPU and RAM, superior screen quality, and enhanced cooling, catering to those who need higher performance for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.4
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X, while adequate for light gaming and 3D tasks, has a more modest graphics card and standard screen refresh rate which may not handle intense gaming or 3D rendering as smoothly. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-end graphics card and a higher refresh rate display, providing a superior gaming and 3D experience with more fluid visuals and better overall performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X offers a balance between power and portability, with sufficient CPU, RAM, and GPU for most engineering tasks, and a quality screen, but the ASUS ROG Strix G16 provides a significant boost in performance with a higher-tier CPU and GPU, making it better for more demanding engineering and design work. However, the Strix's higher power can mean a tradeoff in terms of heavier weight and potentially more operating noise, which may affect portability and the working environment.
Content Creation
7.5
8.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2021) 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
7.3
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
459.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize screen crispness and clarity for everyday tasks such as browsing or document editing, both the Acer Swift X and ASUS ROG Strix G16 have high-resolution screens with bright displays, ensuring a pleasant viewing experience for general use. For engineering and design work, the ASUS stands out with a wider color gamut, offering more accurate color representation, which is essential when precision in color is key for tasks such as photo editing or graphic design. However, for gaming or 3D modeling, the lower refresh rates of both screens may hinder smooth visual motion, making more specialized gaming laptops a favorable choice for those particular needs.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,590
$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 G16 (2024) costs $1,590.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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 G16 (2024) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,590 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 459 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 G16 (2024)
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
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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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