The Acer Swift X offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering or machine learning, thanks to its more powerful graphics. It's slightly more portable and has a longer battery life than the ASUS Vivobook 14. Its higher price reflects this performance. The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly option that still provides adequate performance for general use and can handle some engineering applications. Although less capable for gaming or high-end graphics work, it remains a solid choice for everyday tasks and offers a balance between cost and performance. Both feature similar size and resolution displays without touch capability, but you'll find the Swift X is better for color-intensive work given its wider color coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is equipped with a stronger GPU (Nvidia RTX 3050) and more storage capacity, which is beneficial for demanding engineering and design software, in contrast to the ASUS Vivobook 14's integral Iris Xe graphics and less storage.
Content Creation
7.5/10
6.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
7.3/10
6.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.9/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X features a display with higher resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid images for general tasks and detailed work in engineering and design. It also covers a wider range of colors, making it suitable for color-sensitive work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is crucial.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
7.6/10
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2021) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$480
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $480.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2021) to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) stands out for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU paired with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high-quality IPS display, making it well-suited for varied tasks and delivering a solid battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 14 has a less powerful Intel i5 CPU with integrated graphics and a display that doesn't quite match the Acer in terms of brightness and color coverage, but it remains very portable and somewhat more recent.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.0/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X comes with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which outpaces the ASUS Vivobook 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in gaming and 3D applications, offering better performance for graphics-intensive tasks. However, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for gaming but may not be as smooth as higher refresh rate displays.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the ASUS Vivobook 14 compare to other laptops
"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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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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