Acer Swift 3 vs Asus VivoBook 17 M712

Verdict

The Acer Swift 3 is a great laptop for its price, offering good performance and battery life. It has a strong build quality with magnesium and aluminum construction, making it very portable and able to withstand the stress of travel. The keyboard is comfortable to use, although there is not much key travel which may take some getting used to. The display offers 100% sRGB rating, making it suitable for watching movies or playing games.

Verdict

The Asus VivoBook 17 M712 is a good laptop for its price, offering a 17 inch screen, light weight, thin design, and great tactile feel to the keyboard. It is fast and has strong wifi, with good sound and screen quality. However, the keyboard is not backlit and the letters are silver on silver, making it difficult to read in low light. Additionally, some users have reported blue screens and shutdowns, and the warranty only works in the USA.