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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for tasks like engineering software or intensive multitasking, the Acer Swift 14, with its more powerful processor and higher RAM, is suitable; however, it is generally more expensive and less battery efficient. The HP Victus 15 offers a dedicated graphics card which is better for 3D work, machine learning and gaming, and it's also generally less expensive and has a larger screen, but it's heavier and has lower screen resolution. Consider the Swift for demanding tasks and portability, but if gaming or graphical tasks and budget are priorities, consider the Victus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the HP Victus 15 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a higher resolution screen that is brighter and with more accurate colors, a superior CPU and double the RAM, enabling smoother operation for various tasks, which along with its lighter weight and longer battery life, makes it very good for general use. The HP Victus 15, though having a dedicated GPU which is beneficial for graphic-intensive tasks and a larger screen, falls behind in screen quality and has less RAM and a less powerful CPU, along with shorter battery life and greater weight, making it less ideal for portability and general use compared to the Acer Swift 14.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14 is equipped with a higher-end CPU and more RAM, necessary for demanding engineering software, along with a higher resolution display, which benefits design work. The HP Victus 15, while heavier and less portable, includes a dedicated graphics card and a larger screen, useful for graphics-intensive tasks but potentially compromising on portability and battery life compared to the Acer Swift 14.
Content Creation
8.2
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the HP Victus 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the HP Victus 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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a balanced combination of crisp resolution and adequate brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, whereas the HP Victus 15 also provides a good visual experience but may not match the Swift in sharpness or luminosity. When it comes to engineering and design, the Acer stands out with superior color accuracy and a wider range of colors, useful for professional creative work, while the HP's lesser color coverage might result in less vivid and precise outputs. For gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience compared to models specifically tailored for these purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14, even though it has a strong CPU, is limited by its integrated graphics, resulting in only good gaming and 3D capabilities; conversely, the HP Victus 15, despite having a lower-tier CPU, includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 14 and HP Victus 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 Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 52.5 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 | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Rtings
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."
HP Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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