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Updated January 10, 2024·

If budget is a primary concern and general use is your goal, the Acer Aspire 3 15 can save you money and is suitable for everyday tasks. However, if you need higher performance for activities such as engineering, 3D work, or gaming, the Acer Swift X (2022) with its powerful processor and graphics card would be a better choice, at the expense of a higher cost. The Swift X also has a more portable design and a higher resolution, brighter display which could be beneficial for creative professionals. In contrast, the Aspire 3 is heavier and offers less visual fidelity but may provide quieter operation since it uses less powerful components which generate less heat and noise. Keep in mind that the Swift X has a better battery life, adding to its portability advantages. It's important to consider these differences in line with your specific needs and how much you are willing to invest. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 15
  • The Acer Aspire 3 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
  • Good for general use
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

6.6
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
244.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
330.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is only fair.

Gaming and AI

5.8
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
6.6
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.

Engineering and Design

5.9
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
7.5
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 is poor.

Content Creation

7.0
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
7.8
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.

Software Development

7.0
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
7.7
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Acer Aspire 3 15 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
7.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
244.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
330.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Good
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$330
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
$1,313
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The Acer Aspire 3 15 has a price of $330 and the Acer Swift X (2022) costs $1,313.
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Key similarities

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Battery

9.5 Hours
Aspire 3 15
Swift X (2022)
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life.

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How the Acer Aspire 3 15 and the Acer Swift X (2022) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 3 15Acer Swift X (2022)
Acer Aspire 3 15Acer Swift X (2022)

GENERAL

Price
$330
$1,313
Release Date
January 1, 2023April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.4'' x 0.74''12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
Weight
3.97 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
14.29"12.3"
Depth
9.35"8.4"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 7320UIntel i7-1260P
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
128 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.5 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
40 Wh58.7 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802240 x 1400
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
244 nits330 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.6/10
Portability Score
7.7/108.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.3/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/108/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Acer Aspire 3 15

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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and it's easy to carry around. The display looks decently sharp and provides plenty of space for multitasking, but it doesn't get bright enough to combat glare. Its Intel Core i3-N305 CPU and integrated graphics can only handle simple tasks, like text processing, web browsing, and video playback, so it isn't ideal for students in more technical fields like 3D graphics. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six to seven hours of light use."

Acer Swift X (2022)

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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.

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