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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability is crucial to you and you frequently work on the go, the Razer Book 13 is lighter and offers slightly longer battery life. Its superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness may be more suited for tasks like photo editing. However, if cost is a major factor, the Acer Swift 3 provides comparable performance and features at a budget price, which might be the better value for everyday use. Both laptops have similar RAM, storage, and processors with integrated graphics, meaning neither is ideal for intensive gaming, but they are capable for general use, light 3D work, and engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- The Acer Swift 3 has no clear advantages over the Razer Book 13.
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Razer Book 13 has a better screen than the Acer Swift 3 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift 3 and the Razer Book 13 have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to see in various lighting conditions. In the realm of engineering and design, they shine with wide color gamuts, displaying a range of colors accurately which is crucial for precise design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their relatively lower refresh rates mean that they cannot display fast-moving visuals as smoothly as laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
12.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3 provides a balanced user experience with adequate performance from its Intel i5 processor and ample RAM for multitasking, alongside a quality IPS display and significant battery life, making it versatile for general use. The Razer Book 13, while similar in RAM and also having an efficient Intel i7 processor, distinguishes itself with a slightly better screen that offers higher resolution and brightness, and it edges ahead in battery life, but this comes with a tradeoff of being slightly heavier, impacting portability. Both laptops have quality keyboards and sufficient storage which are valuable for general use, but the Razer Book 13 may incur a higher cost due to its higher-end specifications.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3 and the Razer Book 13 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle less demanding games, but fall short for intensive gaming that requires dedicated GPUs. Both have IPS displays with a 60Hz refresh rate which is suitable for general use; however, for gaming, higher refresh rates are preferred for smoother gameplay and the integrated GPUs here won't provide optimal performance for the latest gaming or complex 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift 3 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift 3 and Razer Book 13 are both suitable for engineering and design due to their strong CPUs and ample RAM, which are crucial for running complex applications; the Swift 3 has an Intel i5 and the Razer Book 13 features an Intel i7, providing smooth operation for demanding software. While both have integrated graphics suitable for design tasks and high-resolution IPS screens, the Razer Book 13 comes out ahead in screen quality with a higher brightness and pixel density, enhancing visual clarity and detail.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and Razer Book 13 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
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and Razer Book 13 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
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Book 13 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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How the Acer Swift 3 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
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 | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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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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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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