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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the Acer Swift 3 and HP 14" Laptop are both capable options with the Acer offering better performance due to more RAM and a slightly better processor. If you're looking for better multi-tasking and faster operation, the Acer is the better choice. However, the HP is lighter and offers better portability, making it a solid choice for those who travel frequently and don't require as much computing power. The Acer's display also supports touch input and is brighter, suggesting a more enjoyable viewing experience for media consumption or interactive tasks. On the other hand, the HP's lower price point makes it attractive for budget-conscious buyers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 3.
Key differences
General Use
7.7
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, leading to better performance in day-to-day tasks, as well as a higher-quality screen which includes touch functionality, making it a good choice for general use. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop has lower storage capacity and less RAM, which might limit performance, but its lower weight and compact size provide better portability, although it has shorter battery life and the screen isn't touch-enabled.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 3 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 stands out in engineering and design tasks with a stronger CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-grade integrated GPU compared to the HP 14" Laptop, enhancing performance in compute and graphics-intensive applications, as well as providing a better screen quality with higher brightness and color coverage. While both laptops offer good portability and have IPS displays with the same resolution, the superior performance specifications of the Acer Swift 3 make it more suitable for demanding engineering software, though it comes with a higher price and slightly less portability due to its higher weight.
Content Creation
7.6
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift 3 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.8
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift 3, with its superior resolution and brightness, provides a clear and vibrant display that enhances visibility and detail, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks that require accurate color representation. Its limited color gamut, however, makes it less ideal for professional design work that demands a wider color range. For gaming and 3D purposes, it falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D applications require.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 3 and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability, though the Acer Swift 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Acer Swift 3 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$414
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 3 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift 3 and HP 14" Laptop are both fair for gaming and 3D because they utilize integrated GPUs, the Iris Xe, and Vega 7 respectively, which provide decent performance for less demanding games but not for high-end gaming or professional 3D applications. Both laptops have a refresh rate of 60Hz, which is standard for most tasks, but may limit responsiveness in fast-paced games; however, their CPUs and screen qualities, while adequate for general use, are less relevant to gaming performance than the GPU and refresh rate.
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How the Acer Swift 3 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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