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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily use your laptop for general tasks and value portability and longer battery life, the Acer Swift 3 is more suitable as it is lighter and has a longer battery life. However, if you're more interested in high-performance activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 with its dedicated graphics card will be a better choice, despite being heavier and having a shorter battery life. Keep in mind, the Acer Swift 3 is also less expensive, so if budget is a concern, it has an advantage over the Gigabyte Aorus 7 which is pricier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- 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
8.1/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a more advanced gaming experience with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, visually detailed gaming and 3D rendering, compared to the Acer Swift 3's integrated Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate. While the Swift 3 provides basic gaming capabilities, the Aorus 7 is much better suited for intensive gaming sessions thanks to its superior GPU and display capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful GPU, which is essential for intensive graphical tasks, and its larger screen that offers a higher refresh rate, benefiting detailed visual work. On the other hand, the Acer Swift 3 offers decent performance but trades off in terms of a less capable integrated GPU and smaller screen size, which may not be ideal for the most demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vivid and precise display for tasks like photo editing or design work, the Acer Swift 3's screen, with its solid resolution and color accuracy, will serve you well, but it lacks the fast refresh rate desired for smooth gaming or 3D rendering. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a superior visual experience with its higher brightness and sharpness for everyday use and is also good for professional applications, though its screen falls short for gaming because it doesn't provide the ultra-smooth motion that high refresh rates deliver. For engineering and design, both laptops offer respectable color reproduction, but neither is top-of-the-line in terms of covering professional color gamuts fully, which could be crucial for color-critical work.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$1,190
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3 stands out for general use due to its portability, long battery life, and very good screen quality, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks and on-the-go use. In contrast, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 also offers good screen quality and robust performance with more GPU power for gaming and demanding tasks, its bulkier build and shorter battery life make it less portable and convenient for day-long use away from power sources.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-12500H | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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