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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 offers a midrange price, more storage space, and a newer and more powerful processor, which translates into higher performance for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and engineering applications. Its larger 14-inch screen provides a higher resolution, making it suitable for tasks requiring fine detail. However, it is slightly heavier and less portable than the Lenovo. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, is priced in the upper midrange, has a high build quality, and is more portable due to its lighter weight and slightly smaller screen size. It also includes features like facial recognition and better fan noise management, making it ideal for business professionals who need a premium, travel-friendly laptop with good reliability. Choose the Acer if you need more power and screen real estate for intensive tasks, or the Lenovo if you want higher portability and premium business features. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, offering smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences. While both laptops feature similar screen refresh rates, the superior GPU in the Swift 14, along with a more robust CPU, significantly elevates its performance for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9
6.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Acer Swift 14, with a higher-end CPU, more storage and excellent screen quality, is ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, though it has a lower-tier CPU and less storage, offers a 2-in-1 convertible design which is highly portable and flexible for various work environments. Both laptops provide sufficient RAM and GPU for engineering but trade performance and storage for portability and design, depending on the model.
Content Creation
8.2
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga have resolutions and brightness levels that make text sharp and visuals clear, making them good choices, though the Swift 14's screen is recognized for its particularly vivid colors. For engineering and design tasks, color accuracy is vital, and while both laptops cover a range of color gamuts, the Acer Swift 14's display provides a wider color coverage, which is crucial for more precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the fluidity of motion is key, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't be as smooth in displaying fast-paced visuals when compared to displays with faster refresh rates.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
13.5in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Acer Swift 14 both have excellent portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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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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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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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