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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 3 is significantly less expensive, more portable, and sufficient for general use with its Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics. If you require a device for more performance-heavy tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its Intel i7 processor and high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics, would be a better fit despite being more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, which are very important for smooth gameplay and rendering 3D graphics, while the Acer Swift 3 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, resulting in fair gaming and 3D capabilities. Additionally, the Aorus 15P includes a more advanced CPU and better screen quality, which contribute to its superiority in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with double the RAM of the Acer Swift 3, making it ideal for demanding tasks. In contrast, the Acer Swift 3, while suitable for engineering, offers a mid-tier Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it less powerful but more portable and affordable.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15P for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P have displays with resolutions and panel types that provide clear and sharp images suitable for everyday tasks, yet their moderate brightness might be a limiting factor under strong ambient light. For engineering and design, both laptops offer decent color accuracy, but their coverage of professional color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB may not meet the high standards required for precision work. While adequate for casual 3D applications, the refresh rates on these laptops fall short for serious gaming or professional 3D work, where smoother motion and quicker response times are crucial.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Acer Swift 3 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3's lighter weight and longer battery life make it well-suited for users who prioritize portability and longer usage between charges for general activities, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, with its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and superior speaker and keyboard quality, offers higher performance and is better for more resource-intensive tasks but is less portable and has a shorter battery life. Both laptops have quality displays, but the Aorus 15P's screen stands out in color reproduction, beneficial for creative work, while the Swift 3's touchscreen and overall package favor everyday productivity.
Content Creation
7.6
7.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Acer Swift 3 are both 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
7.6
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P are both 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 3 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 3 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 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 | 4 | |
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Acer Swift 3
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Sebastian Jentsch | February 2022
"With the Swift 3, Acer delivers a 14-inch laptop with a sleek, slim metal chassis. The latter is of high quality and sturdy enough for everyday use, which is a real plus point among the 700-Euro (~$798) models. A new feature is Thunderbolt 4 in the Type-C format for peripherals or even displays (DisplayPort via Type-C). Unfortunately, a card reader is still missing, and the RAM is completely onboard, so there are no upgrade options here. Acer's 14-incher is affordable, yet it does everything most would want from a truly mobile laptop: Long battery life, a great display, quality, sufficient ports, light weight, and low noise and heat emissions."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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