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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is more expensive and offers better performance, suitable for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It has a powerful AMD processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, more storage, and a higher-resolution display, making it more capable for heavy workloads. Its battery life might not be as long as less powerful laptops. The ASUS Vivobook Go is much more affordable, but it's better suited for general use with its Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics. It's more portable due to its smaller size and lightweight design, making it easier to carry around. If performance is a priority and you're ready to invest more, the Acer Swift X would be the better choice. However, if you're primarily doing light tasks and value portability and affordability, the ASUS Vivobook Go would be sufficient. 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
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.4
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is better for general use primarily due to its more powerful AMD processor, higher RAM capacity, and superior screen quality with an IPS panel, making it suitable for a variety of tasks and providing a pleasing visual experience. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and a lower quality TN display, which limits its ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly and offers a less vibrant display, making it less ideal for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.4
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with a dedicated GPU which enhances gaming and 3D performance significantly, coupled with a decent screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals necessary for these activities. Whereas, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has weaker integrated graphics and a lower refresh rate, hindering its ability to handle intensive graphics tasks effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.0
5.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5
5.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a balance of resolution and brightness that makes it suitable for everyday tasks, enhancing clarity and visibility, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower resolution and brightness may result in a less crisp and dimmer display, less comfortable for prolonged use. For engineering and design, the Swift X's broader color gamut supports more accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed and color-critical work, an area where the Vivobook Go 12's limited color range falls short. In contrast, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the Acer Swift X's lower refresh rate could lead to less fluid visuals compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates, despite its advantages in resolution and color accuracy.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Acer Swift X (2021) has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$267
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
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Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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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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