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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your main concern is a laptop with higher storage capacity and you are looking for a device that's lightweight and has a higher quality display for general use, the Acer Swift 14 could be a better fit. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2022) offers a dedicated graphics card which makes it better suited for 3D tasks, machine learning, gaming, and certain engineering applications, but you'll have to compromise on storage space and it is slightly heavier, which might affect its portability. Both laptops are suitable for intensive gaming and come at a similar price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
8.2
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.6
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
330.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14's screen boasts a combination of resolution and brightness that makes it pleasant to use for everyday tasks, while the Swift X also has a good display but may not be as bright. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the Swift 14's wider color gamut, offering more accurate colors for their workflows, but the Swift X's color representation, while good, may fall short for the most color-critical tasks. Gamers and 3D designers, however, will find both screens lacking due to their lower refresh rates, limiting the smoothness and responsiveness needed for high-speed graphics and rendering.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
330.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift 14 has superior screen brightness and color coverage, making it an excellent choice for general use involving media consumption or color-sensitive work, and its light weight enhances portability. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2022), while still good for general use, is slightly heavier and has a less bright display with lower color coverage, but compensates with a dedicated graphics card which is less relevant for non-gaming general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it includes the Intel i7-13700H Iris Xe GPU, which typically offers higher graphics performance compared to the Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU found in the Acer Swift X (2022). Despite both laptops having the same screen refresh rate, the superior GPU in the Acer Swift 14 renders it more capable for graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14 boasts a high-performance Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, suitable for engineering tasks and design work that require good processing power and decent GPU capabilities, along with a high resolution IPS screen with great color accuracy. On the other hand, the Acer Swift X (2022) not only includes a powerful Intel i7 CPU but also pairs it with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which offers superior graphical performance for more demanding engineering and design applications, also benefiting from a quality IPS display, though it is slightly less bright and color-accurate compared to the Swift 14.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2022) 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Acer Swift 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,313
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Acer Swift X (2022) costs $1,313.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Acer Swift X (2022) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | Acer Swift X (2022) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,313 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 58.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2240 x 1400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 330 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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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