If you favor portability and battery life for general use, the Acer Swift 14 is lighter and has a more portable design, along with a touch screen which the Lenovo Legion 7 lacks. However, if you are seeking superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Legion 7's more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate would serve you better despite it being heavier and offering less battery life. 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 Lenovo Legion 7
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14's integrated GPU, while sufficient for casual gaming and some 3D applications, is not as powerful as the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU found in the Lenovo Legion 7, which is built for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences compared to the Acer Swift 14, which has a standard refresh rate suitable for general use but less ideal for fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering laptops for general use, the Acer Swift 14 offers a crisp display with adequate brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion 7 stands out due to its wide color coverage that ensures accuracy for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, neither laptop is ideal for 3D or gaming because they lack high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth motion and competitive gameplay, although their resolution and panel types are satisfactory for moderate gaming or entry-level 3D work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is regarded as very good for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and a screen with a high refresh rate and color accuracy, which are crucial for detailed engineering graphics and design work. On the other hand, the Acer Swift 14, although still suitable for engineering and design with its capable Intel processor and integrated graphics, favors portability and has a high-quality display, but it lacks the higher graphical performance and screen refresh capabilities of the Legion 7.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
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."
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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