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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 offers better portability and a high-resolution touchscreen, ideal for general use and occasions where mobility is essential. Its performance will be sufficient for everyday activities, and it's less expensive. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, on the other hand, features a high-quality, larger screen with no touchscreen, significantly better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks owing to its dedicated Nvidia graphics, and longer battery life, making it suitable for professionals needing powerful computing on the go. However, it is heavier, which might reduce convenience for frequent travelers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a clear and bright display that meets everyday needs for web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, making it suitable for general use. Its wide color gamut ensures accurate color representation for professional tasks such as CAD and graphic design, but the lower refresh rate might disappoint gamers who prefer smoother visuals in fast-paced games. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 similarly boasts a vibrant and sharp screen ideal for both everyday tasks and color-critical work like engineering, yet its gaming performance is limited by a refresh rate not tailored for the high-speed action of many modern games.
Portability
Excellent
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 excels in portability and battery life, making it ideal for general use with solid performance from its CPU, a bright and color-accurate screen, and an excellent portability score. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while heavier and not as portable, offers more storage capacity, higher screen resolution, superior keyboard quality, and better heat management, geared towards more demanding tasks beyond general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Acer Swift 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for lighter gaming and 3D tasks on its 60Hz display, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, equipped with the more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000, can handle more graphically intensive games and 3D applications with ease on its high-resolution screen, also featuring a 60Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is preferred for engineering and design tasks over the Acer Swift 14 because it includes a professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a higher resolution screen, offering more precision and power for intensive tasks; however, its heavier weight and larger size make it less portable. The Acer Swift 14, while more portable and equipped with an efficient CPU, relies on integrated graphics and a lower resolution screen, which may not meet the demands of complex engineering simulations and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,449
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,449 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 6.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 569 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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