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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) generally costs a bit more than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 but offers a more powerful processor and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, leading to superior performance in general use and especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. It also has a higher screen refresh rate and better color accuracy that can be beneficial for creative work. However, the Dell Inspiron excels in battery life, providing longer usage on a single charge, which, alongside its slightly lighter weight, might make it more suitable for users prioritizing portability and battery over performance. Neither are built for intensive gaming, but the Swift's dedicated GPU gives it the edge for lighter gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.2
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is better for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides smoother visuals in motion-intense scenarios. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its AMD Ryzen Vega 8 integrated graphics and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers a more basic gaming experience and might struggle with more demanding tasks despite its competent overall performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) excels in engineering and design use thanks to its powerful Intel i5 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, making it suitable for tasks requiring rich graphics and heavy processing. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425, while also good for such tasks with its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, offers a slightly less color-accurate screen, but compensates with better portability due to a lighter design and longer battery life.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.3
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift X offers a superior screen with brighter and clearer visuals due to its higher resolution and panel quality, making it more pleasant for browsing, productivity tasks, and media consumption. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425's screen quality is adequate for day-to-day tasks like document editing and web surfing, but it might not be as crisp or vibrant. For engineering and design, the Swift X's wider color gamut coverage means it can display more accurate colors, crucial for detailed design work, but for gaming or 3D applications, both laptops may fall short as they lack high refresh rates which are key for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2023) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) with its punchier CPU and discrete RTX 3050 GPU handles demanding tasks better, offers a high-resolution screen with superior color coverage, and has a good mix of portability with a solid battery life, but it generates more heat than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425. The Dell model, on the other hand, while having a great battery life and less operating noise, comes with an integrated GPU and a screen that provides lower resolution and color accuracy, making it less suitable for color-intensive tasks but better in quiet environments.
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is good.
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
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Dell Inspiron 14 5425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full 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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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