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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Swift X and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 will depend on your priorities. The Acer Swift X is less expensive, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it more suited for everyday use and portability. However, its performance for tasks such as 3D rendering or intensive gaming is lower compared to the ASUS. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is better for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher-end processor and graphics card, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Acer, making it less portable. 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 Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.5
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the Acer Swift X due to its more powerful NVIDIA RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it less ideal for intensive gaming, although still capable for more casual play.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design use due to its higher performance processor, double the RAM, and a significantly better GPU compared to the Acer Swift X, all of which contribute to more efficient processing of demanding tasks and better handling of complex graphics. Additionally, the ASUS has a superior screen with better resolution and quality, including color space coverage which is crucial for design accuracy, but it's heavier and might be less portable, with a slightly shorter battery life compared to the Acer Swift X which trades some performance for better portability and slightly longer unplugged use.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, where clarity, sharpness, and the ability to use the laptop in various lighting conditions are key, both the Acer Swift X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, ensuring text and images are crisp and easy to read. In engineering and design, accurate colors are crucial, and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's display covers a wider color gamut, providing a broader range of colors which is essential for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and quicker feedback, the Acer Swift X falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate display that the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 also does not provide, making neither ideal for the most immersive visual experience in fast-paced games or 3D simulations.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2021) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
309.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 outshines the Acer Swift X due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which leads to better performance for general use; it also boasts a higher quality screen, both in terms of resolution and color accuracy. However, the tradeoff comes with the ASUS being less portable due to its larger size and weight, and while having a longer battery life, it has a slightly lower portability score than the Acer Swift X, which is lighter and thus easier to carry around.
Software Development
7.3
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Acer Swift X (2021) 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
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 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 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 309 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | No Webcam | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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 Zephyrus G15
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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