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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is less expensive and offers more storage with a solid processor for most tasks, suited for general use and capable of handling some engineering work. It's also lighter, which favors portability. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, while more costly, provides a higher RAM capacity for more demanding applications and multitasking, benefits from a higher resolution OLED display for vibrant colors and deep blacks, and has a slightly longer battery life, advantageous for users who prioritize screen quality and processing power over storage and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- The Acer Swift 14 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers sufficient resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus provides an even sharper display and higher brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity. For engineering and design, the Dell XPS 13 Plus stands out with its wider color gamuts, which means it can display more accurate and vibrant colors that are crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design, a feature that the Swift 14 supports to a lesser extent. However, neither are ideal for Gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, but they can still be used for casual gaming or entry-level 3D work where high refresh rates are less of a priority.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,849
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a balance of power and portability with a good processor, ample RAM and storage for everyday tasks, a high-resolution IPS screen, and solid battery life, which makes it very good for general use. The Dell XPS 13 Plus, with its superior OLED screen, more RAM, and a sleek design, delivers excellent performance and display quality, enhanced further by better keyboard and speaker quality; however, it has half the storage capacity of the Acer and is a bit heavier, which might affect portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both suited for gaming and 3D applications because they come equipped with Iris Xe graphics, which are capable integrated GPUs that can handle such tasks. While both have the same screen refresh rate, the Acer Swift 14 has an IPS display which is great for color accuracy, and the Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts an OLED screen, providing superior contrast and vivid colors, enhancing visual experience in gaming and 3D environments.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is considered very good for engineering and design use because it has double the RAM of the Acer Swift 14, which can greatly benefit multitasking and more demanding tasks, along with a higher resolution OLED screen that offers superior color accuracy and contrast; however, it offers less built-in storage compared to the Acer. On the other hand, the Acer Swift 14 is still considered good for these uses, with a capable processor and integrated graphics, a high-quality IPS display with wide color coverage, and is slightly more portable due to its lower weight.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift 14 both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Acer Swift 14
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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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