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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is more affordable and offers solid general-use performance. If you're looking for something that's more portable and has longer battery life for everyday tasks, it's a good choice. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, while more expensive, boasts a larger high-resolution OLED touchscreen display, offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and engineering applications. It also has a higher quality keyboard, speakers, and more RAM for intensive multitasking. However, its battery life is shorter, and it's slightly heavier, which may matter if you frequently carry your laptop around. Both laptops can handle general use and gaming, but the ASUS is better suited for creative professionals and power users who need a high-performing machine. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X is suitable for general use with a decent processor and RAM, a good quality IPS screen, and notable portability; however, battery life is a key strength allowing for extended use without charging. In comparison, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher-performance CPU, substantially more RAM, a superior OLED touch screen, and enhanced speakers and screen colors, making it very good for general use despite a heavier form and shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is considered very good for engineering and design because it has a more capable CPU, significantly more RAM, and a higher-quality OLED screen which is also larger and has a higher resolution than the Acer Swift X (2021). On the other hand, the Acer Swift X, with its lower weight and longer battery life, offers better portability and is still considered good for engineering tasks due to its sufficiently powerful CPU, dedicated GPU, and IPS screen with decent color coverage.
Content Creation
7.5
8.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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.
Software Development
7.3
8.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
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
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift X offers a display that suits everyday tasks with its resolution and brightness, while for engineering and design work, the color coverage is adequate, though not top-tier. The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its richer color gamut, excels in providing vivid and accurate colors that professionals in engineering and design require, alongside high resolution and brightness for superior viewing experience in those fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their moderate refresh rates, which are overshadowed by screens specifically tailored for such high-motion environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.7
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Acer Swift X (2021) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo provides better performance for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz and a more powerful CPU, versus the Acer Swift X (2021) which has a lower screen refresh rate and a less powerful GPU. While both laptops have GPUs suited for moderate gaming, the ZenBook's higher refresh rate and better CPU make it more capable of handling more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2021) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.74" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 357 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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