For general use, the Acer Swift Edge offers a balance of performance and value, saving you money. However, if you often carry your laptop around and need something lightweight and compact, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's smaller size and lighter weight make it a better choice for portability. The ThinkBook may also have a more premium build quality and possibly better support. Decide based on whether saving money or having a more compact, portable machine with potentially higher build quality is more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
Very good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high-resolution display and superior brightness, making it excellent for general tasks and engineering/design due to its ability to produce crisp, vivid images with accurate colors, crucial for these activities. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate hinders its performance in gaming and 3D applications, which require quick screen updates for smooth visuals. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a similar high-quality display, offers very good color reproduction for general and design tasks, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D work due to its insufficient refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its strong CPU and ample RAM, offers smooth multitasking and good screen quality for a crisp display, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x stands out for its balance of power and extreme portability, with a focus on a high-quality keyboard that enhances typing experience, both boasting battery life that supports general use without frequent charging. While the Acer prioritizes a larger screen, the Lenovo ensures easier carrying and a quieter, cooler operation, making them both solid choices for everyday tasks with their own distinct advantages.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.6/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 typically includes a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smoother gaming and better 3D performance; whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable, may have a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, leading to less optimal gaming and 3D experiences despite its competent CPU and good screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 typically offers robust processing capabilities and high RAM, which translates to smooth multitasking and efficient handling of complex engineering software, complemented by a dedicated GPU and a superior screen for detailed design work. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while providing adequate processing power and quality display for engineering tasks, is also known for its lighter build for easier portability, a comfortable keyboard, and quieter operation, which could be more appealing for users frequently on the move.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Acer Swift Edge 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Acer Swift Edge 16 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 Edge 16 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
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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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