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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2021) is more portable and slightly less expensive than the ASUS TUF Dash 15, with a higher portability score and lighter weight. However, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 outperforms the Acer in terms of power, with a better processor, double the RAM, and a more advanced graphics card, making it a superior choice for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. The ASUS also boasts a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals, but has a shorter battery life than the Acer. If you prioritize performance and gaming over portability and battery life, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.4
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for gaming, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 features a more potent Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher 144Hz refresh rate, enhancing gameplay and 3D performance. The CPU and screen quality on both are comparable; however, the ASUS model’s superior GPU and refresh rate make it better suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is catered towards engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offering capable performance for design software and light to moderate engineering applications, with a quality IPS screen and good portability. Meanwhile, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is also suitable for more demanding engineering tasks, packing a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which better handle intensive workloads, and it has a larger screen with higher refresh rate, but it's slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
272.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 have displays with suitable resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant visuals for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, they both offer decent color coverage which is critical for accurately viewing and editing work, but don't excel in the highest color gamut standards. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals and can affect the gaming experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS TUF Dash 15 costs $1,150.
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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
272.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) suits general use well due to its decent CPU performance, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, all in a lightweight design with long battery life, making it highly portable. Conversely, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 also fits general use with a more robust CPU and double the RAM for improved multitasking, in addition to a quality display and larger battery, although it is heavier, which slightly compromises portability.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 (2021) and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 TUF Dash 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS TUF Dash 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 76 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 272 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 TUF Dash 15
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
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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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