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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is suitable if you prioritize portability and battery life for general use, with its lighter weight and high portability score. It features a higher resolution touchscreen and better color coverage, making it a solid option for tasks that require precise color representation and it also has a backlit keyboard. Meanwhile, the HP Omen 15 offers superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering, with a dedicated powerful graphics card and hardware features like ray tracing and DLSS. It also has better heat management and offers an RGB backlit keyboard. Both have similar storage and RAM. The choice depends on whether you need mobility and a detailed display or power for gaming and demanding applications. 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 HP Omen 15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard screen refresh rate, offers decent 3D performance and is suitable for less demanding gaming, while the HP Omen 15 steps it up significantly with an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher refresh rate display, making it a strong contender for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the HP Omen 15 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
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Omen 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 has a high resolution and brightness along with panel technology that renders sharp and vibrant images, which is essential for clarity and comfort in general use and precision in engineering and design but falls short in refresh rate for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen 15 offers a balanced good screen quality that caters well to both everyday tasks and professional design work by providing adequate brightness and resolution and reasonably accurate color representation but doesn't specialize in the high refresh rates needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. Both laptops prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the fast refresh rates that would benefit gaming and 3D rendering, selecting features more aligned with productivity and creative workflows.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 15 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 provides a high-resolution screen and is lightweight, enhancing portability and making it very good for general use, but it may not fare as well in heat management as the HP Omen 15, which also provides a larger screen and longer battery life but is substantially heavier, making it only good for general use with less portability. Both laptops are on par in terms of CPU and RAM, offering solid performance potential, though the HP Omen 15 includes a dedicated higher-performance GPU which increases weight and may contribute to its improved battery life at the cost of portability.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and HP Omen 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14 with its Intel Iris Xe graphics is well-suited for engineering and design due to its balance of performance and portability, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals who need a capable yet lightweight laptop. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, excels in providing higher graphics performance necessary for demanding engineering tasks or design work that benefits from enhanced screen quality, at the cost of being less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 HP Omen 15 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 HP Omen 15 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
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 14 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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