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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift 3 is more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it ideal for general use and carrying around, and comes with more RAM for efficient multitasking. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while slightly heavier and pricier, offers stronger graphics performance with its dedicated graphics card, better suited for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. The HP also has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which may be preferred for entertainment and detailed work, but you'll have to deal with lower portability and shorter battery life compared to the Acer Swift 3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.6
7.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift 3 is somewhat better.
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
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3 has a display with sufficient resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks, while its panel type ensures clear and vivid imagery necessary for engineering and design work, yet it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for smooth 3D and gaming experiences. The HP Victus 15 also offers a good resolution and brightness for everyday activities, but its color reproduction may not fully satisfy professional engineering and design standards due to less coverage of professional color gamuts. Similarly, the HP Victus 15 does not meet the high refresh rate demands for optimal 3D and gaming performance, where fast-paced visuals are essential.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift 3 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$622
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the HP Victus 15 costs $622.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3 is well-suited for general use due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it more portable, while still offering a solid CPU, ample RAM, and a touchscreen with good color coverage. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 has a more powerful CPU with dedicated graphics better suited for intensive tasks, but it's heavier with shorter battery life, making it less portable but potentially a better choice for gaming or heavy multitasking.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Acer Swift 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications compared to dedicated graphics options, and its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate may not deliver as fluid gaming visuals as higher rates. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a much higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, promising better gaming and 3D performance, but with a less powerful CPU and lower screen pixel density which could affect overall performance and image clarity respectively.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 3 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 is equipped with 16GB of RAM and an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, making it well-suited for multitasking and moderate design work; though for intensive engineering tasks, the HP Victus 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and its processor, despite having less RAM, would typically deliver better performance.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and HP Victus 15 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Swift 3 and HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $622 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 52.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 262 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
HP Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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