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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 3 offers a budget-friendly price and a larger 14-inch screen with a more common 16:9 aspect ratio; it could last about 12 hours on a typical use case and is relatively portable. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is pricier but more compact with a higher-resolution 13.5-inch display in a 3:2 ratio, which may be better for productivity tasks. The Lenovo's battery life is slightly lower, but its smaller size and high build quality might appeal to business professionals looking for a premium device. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming, but both have sufficient power for general use and some engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift 3 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 3 stands out with longer battery life and a larger screen for extended use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a higher resolution display and a versatile 2-in-1 design that enhances portability and suitability for various environments.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift 3 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga have panels with ample resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals who need accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing and CAD work are well-served. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates mean that these laptops may not provide as smooth an experience as models designed with higher refresh rates, which are crucial for fast-paced and visually intensive applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift 3 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both use integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle some gaming and 3D tasks but are less powerful than dedicated GPUs, especially for high-intensity gaming. Additionally, they both have a 60Hz screen refresh rate which is standard for typical use but might not be as smooth as higher-refresh-rate screens preferred by gamers for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift 3 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift 3 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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