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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your needs will help you choose between the Acer Swift 3 and the XPG Xenia 14. The Acer Swift 3 offers a good balance between performance and price, making it well-suited for general use, while its battery life is also commendable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, although slightly pricier, provides higher portability due to its lighter weight. It has a higher resolution display with better color coverage, which may be preferable for engineering tasks and content creation. If battery life and budget are your primary concerns, the Acer may be the better option, but if you prioritize screen quality and portability, the XPG Xenia 14 could serve your needs better. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and integrated graphics, so for tasks not heavily reliant on graphics power or screen real estate, either could be a competent choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the Acer Swift 3 and XPG Xenia 14 both offer satisfactory screen resolution, brightness, and panel types, making them comfortable for everyday activities like browsing and office work. For engineering and design tasks that demand wide color gamuts, both laptops provide adequate color accuracy, covering a decent spectrum of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. However, for gaming and 3D graphics, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, which limits the smoothness and responsiveness crucial to these applications, despite having decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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.
Cost
$500
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift 3 and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift 3 and XPG Xenia 14 both offer solid performance with the latest generation Intel CPUs and ample RAM, suitable for handling everyday tasks efficiently. While both have high-quality IPS displays, the Acer has a touchscreen and slightly longer battery life, providing extra convenience, but the XPG boasts a higher resolution screen, better portability due to lighter weight, and superior heat management and portability scores.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 3 and the XPG Xenia 14 are both equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics chips, which are suitable for light gaming and 3D work but may struggle with more demanding tasks and games that require a dedicated GPU for optimal performance; both also have a standard screen refresh rate, which is fine for casual gaming but not ideal for high-frame-rate competitive gaming where a higher refresh rate could give a smoother visual experience. The Acer's larger battery suggests slightly longer playtime, while the XPG's slightly higher resolution may offer marginally better screen detail for visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.8
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift 3 is well-suited for engineering and design use because it comes with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, an integrated Iris Xe GPU that should handle less demanding design tasks, and a Full HD touchscreen, providing a balanced combination of performance and interactivity. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 also offers a competent CPU, ample RAM, the same integrated GPU for light to moderate engineering workloads, and boasts a higher resolution non-touchscreen with a taller aspect ratio for more vertical workspace, making it slightly more portable due to its lower weight.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 3 and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 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
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers XPG Xenia 14 to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift 3 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 3 and XPG Xenia 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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How the Acer Swift 3 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 3 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.63'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.3" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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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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."
XPG Xenia 14
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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