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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 5 with its powerful processor and advanced graphics card is the better choice despite being heavier and more expensive than the Acer Swift 3. Alternatively, if portability and longer battery life are crucial for general use, and budget is a concern, the lighter Acer Swift 3 with an efficient processor offers a more portable and cost-effective solution with a touchscreen, albeit with lesser performance capabilities for intensive tasks. Both laptops have comparable storage and RAM, but the Aorus 5 has a higher refresh rate display, beneficial for fast-paced gaming, and customizable RGB keyboard lighting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 3 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is notably suited for more demanding engineering and design tasks than the Acer Swift 3 as it features a higher-end CPU and a superior GPU, which translates to better performance in intensive software commonly used in these fields. While both have good screen quality and sufficient memory, the Aorus 5's superior processing hardware gives it the edge for complex computations and graphical work despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the Swift 3.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 3’s screen offers clarity and vibrancy suitable for daily tasks and design work due to its resolution and color range, but it lacks the high refresh rate needed for fluid visuals in 3D applications and gaming. Similarly, the Gigabyte Aorus 5's display, while sharp and color-accurate for both everyday use and professional design, falls short for gaming and 3D rendering because it doesn't refresh quickly enough to keep up with fast-moving images. Both laptops, therefore, excel in areas where color accuracy and resolution are paramount but are not ideal choices for those prioritizing gaming or 3D performance due to their limited refresh rates.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
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
8.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3 is praised for its portability and battery life, featuring a lighter weight and longer battery duration for on-the-go use without frequent recharging; it provides satisfactory screen quality and performance with its i5 processor for routine tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, although heavier and with shorter battery life, offers more powerful performance with its i7 processor and superior graphics card, which makes it better suited for demanding applications aside from general use.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 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 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 360Hz | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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