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Updated March 21, 2024·
If keeping costs down while still having a capable laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption is important, then the Acer Swift 3 is a sensible choice, as it's usually more affordable and offers a balance of performance and portability with decent battery life. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop to handle more demanding activities such as gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the HP Omen Transcend 14, while pricier, provides higher performance and better graphics capabilities but may sacrifice some battery life and be less portable due to its gaming-oriented design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift 3 is good.
The Acer Swift 3 offers solid performance with enough RAM for everyday multitasking, a decent screen for casual use, and is lightweight, making it easy to carry around, but it may not have the longest battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14, on the other hand, includes a superior CPU and screen quality for sharper images and smoother performance, greater portability due to its design, and an extended battery life, making it an excellent choice for users who value these aspects highly for general use, despite a potentially higher price.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift 3 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3, while offering adequate performance for casual gaming, is eclipsed by the HP Omen Transcend 14 which boasts a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity and gaming experiences. Although both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, these features are more pronounced and beneficial for gaming in the HP Omen Transcend 14, justifying its better suitability for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 3 is good.
The Acer Swift 3 offers solid performance with ample CPU power and memory for most engineering tasks and has a decent screen; yet, it may not handle graphics-intensive applications as smoothly as the HP Omen Transcend 14, which includes a high-end GPU. While the Swift 3 is lighter and easier to carry, the Omen has a superior keyboard, better speakers, and maintains a quieter operation, making it more comfortable to use for extended periods, but it's heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.6
8.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift 3 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
7.6
8.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for software development, while the Acer Swift 3 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
6.8
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift 3's screen is bright and clear with a high resolution, making it pleasant for everyday tasks and detailed enough for engineering work, though its less vibrant color gamut and slower refresh rate are not ideal for the rich, rapid visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The HP Omen Transcend 14 offers a high-quality display with better color accuracy, which benefits professionals in engineering and design fields who need precise color representation, but like the Swift 3, it falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops have screens suitable for general use and professional design tasks, yet neither is optimized for the fast-paced, visually demanding world of gaming and 3D rendering where higher refresh rates are crucial.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the HP Omen Transcend 14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Battery
12.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 3 and HP Omen Transcend 14 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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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 3 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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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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