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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a primary concern, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is significantly less expensive and still offers a flexible 2-in-1 design suitable for general use. However, the Acer Swift X (2022) has a stronger processor and dedicated graphics card, making it more suited for tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. The Swift X also has a higher resolution display and is slightly lighter, enhancing portability and screen clarity. Each of these advantages comes at the expense of being more expensive. The Aspire 3 Spin 14 will be more budget-friendly but won't match the performance of the Swift X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 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 for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
330.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for general use, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is considered better for general use because it comes with a higher-performing CPU and more RAM, which contribute to faster and smoother operation, plus it has a superior screen with better brightness and color coverage that enhance visual experience. While the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers flexibility as a 2-in-1 device and silent operation due to its fanless design, its lower-tier CPU and less RAM, as well as a less impressive screen, make it fair for general use but less capable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.8
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
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 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a basic integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it suitable for moderate gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Acer Swift X (2022) includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and also offers a standard refresh rate but brings significantly better performance and screen quality, which enhances gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.9
7.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
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 Spin 14 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is more suitable for engineering and design work because it has a higher-performance CPU, more RAM, a dedicated GPU, and a higher resolution screen, leading to better overall performance and visual clarity for complex tasks. In contrast, the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, integrated graphics, and a lower resolution screen, which may only provide acceptable performance for less demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.0
7.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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
6.9
7.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is only fair.
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
6.2
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
330.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers a suitable display for general tasks with adequate resolution and brightness, but its panel type limits its color accuracy, affecting performance for engineering and design work. The Acer Swift X steps up with a sharper display, providing more accurate colors that benefit engineering and design applications; however, it isn’t optimized for gaming or 3D modeling due to its standard refresh rate. Both laptops lack the high refresh rates desirable for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, making them less ideal for those specific activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift X 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,313
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the Acer Swift X (2022) costs $1,313.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the Acer Swift X (2022) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | Acer Swift X (2022) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $1,313 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 58.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2240 x 1400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 330 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | November 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The battery lasts around seven hours of light use, so you only have to plug it in for a short time to get through a typical school day. The overall user experience is so-so; the display looks sharp but dim, and the touchpad is fairly responsive, albeit small."
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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