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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a significant consideration, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) represents a more economical choice, with powerful enough features for general use and creative tasks, but its slightly older technology means compromising on the very latest features and performance advancements found in newer models like the Acer Swift X (2023). The Acer, while more expensive, offers up-to-date hardware, which could be more suited for intensive engineering tasks and possibly better future-proofing. However, it may be less portable due to size and weight compared to the MacBook Pro. The MacBook will typically offer longer battery life and is highly regarded for its build quality and operating system stability, which is valuable for users who prioritize endurance and a seamless software experience over raw performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.4
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.8
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
477.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for gaming and AI.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the Acer Swift X and Apple MacBook Pro 16 both offer vibrant displays with high resolution and brightness, providing clear and detailed visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, both laptops present a wide color spectrum, crucial for color accuracy in detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications which demand fluid motion graphics, neither laptop is ideal as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2023) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$496
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) costs $496.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
477.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a solid CPU and GPU combination for smooth general use and has a high-quality IPS display with a high refresh rate for crisp visuals, making it quite portable and offering good battery life; however, it falls slightly short in keyboard and speaker quality compared to the MacBook. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) also has strong CPU performance and a quality GPU, along with an exceptional Retina display that excels in brightness and color accuracy, ensuring longer battery life and a premium build but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is built with an Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which together support demanding engineering tasks and design work, and its high-resolution IPS screen and color coverage ensure visual precision; it is also lighter and thinner, enhancing portability. Meanwhile, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a more potent Intel i7 processor and AMD Radeon Pro 5300M GPU suitable for similar tasks with an even higher resolution display and extensive color coverage, plus it has a larger screen and superior build quality but is heavier, which may affect portability.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $496 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-9750H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 100 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 477 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Acer Swift X (2023)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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