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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize high-resolution touchscreens with vibrant colors for content creation or media consumption, consider the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED with its OLED display. However, if gaming or 3D work is your focus, Acer Swift X offers a dedicated graphics card which may better suit those needs. The Acer provides longer battery life, which is beneficial if you're often on the move, while the ASUS has a slightly larger battery but with reduced longevity possibly due to its higher-quality screen. Both laptops have similar price points, storage, and RAM, with differences in their CPUs and GPU capabilities that align with their identified strengths. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.0
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.9
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.4
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
6.5
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift X (2021) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.5
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
7.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.6
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and Acer Swift X (2021) both have good build quality.

Cost

$580
Swift X (2021)
Zenbook 14X OLED
$575
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The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $575.

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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Swift X (2021)ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Acer Swift X (2021)ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED

GENERAL

Price
$580
$575
Release Date
June 1, 2021May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67''
Weight
3.06 lbs3.44 lbs
Width
12.7"12.67"
Depth
8.4"8.88"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5600UIntel i5-13500H
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
10 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
59 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
372 nits376 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.6/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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 Zenbook 14X OLED

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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."

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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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