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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is designed for general use, with portability and battery life as strengths, making it suitable for everyday tasks, business use, and light creative work. On the other hand, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is targeted towards gaming and more demanding applications, including 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. The tradeoff with the ASUS is that it is heavier and may have shorter battery life, trading off portability for higher performance. If your priority is gaming or high-performance tasks, go for the ASUS; if you value portability and battery life for everyday tasks, the Acer Swift X would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2021) provides a balance of performance for general use with its solid CPU and GPU, adequate RAM, and a high-quality screen, all while being lightweight and offering decent battery life, making it a good fit for someone in need of portability and durability; by contrast, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, although bulkier and heavier, has a significantly more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a larger, though less vivid, screen, thus offering very good general use performance especially for those who prioritize gaming or intensive tasks over portability.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.1
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a decent GPU suitable for some gaming and 3D applications but is limited by a standard screen refresh rate, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, equipped with a more powerful GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, provides a smoother and more responsive gaming and 3D experience. Additionally, the ASUS model's superior CPU and overall better screen quality further enhance its performance for demanding tasks, although this might come at an increased price and reduced portability compared to the Acer Swift X.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very suitable for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a significantly better GPU compared to the Acer Swift X, which leads to better performance for demanding tasks. However, the Acer Swift X has the advantages of being lighter and more portable, with a higher-quality screen, but its lower RAM and GPU capabilities may limit its performance in intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.5
8.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
253.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift X offers a crisper image and brighter display, thanks to its superior resolution and panel type, making it more suitable for everyday tasks, like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the Swift X stands out with more accurate color representation across professional color gamuts, essential for detailed and color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17, though also not optimized for these tasks, may provide a slightly better experience due to a generally more robust build for thermal management, despite having a lower refresh rate that is not ideal for fast-paced visual content.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,552
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 costs $1,552.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
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 Gaming A17 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
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 Gaming A17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.39" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 253 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 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."
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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