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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) generally provides higher performance, better for graphically intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning due to its Nvidia RTX 3050. It's also more expensive but lighter, making it more portable and suitable for on-the-go use. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 is more budget-friendly with integrated graphics sufficient for everyday tasks and casual use. It offers a larger screen but has a lower battery capacity and is heavier, which might not be ideal for frequent travel. Both have ample storage and memory for general use and multitasking. 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 portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5620
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
10.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) excels in gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 120Hz, boosting graphical performance and rendering smoother motion. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620, while offering fair capabilities, comes with a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which may constrain gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 16 5620 is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU which are better for demanding engineering and graphical tasks, while also having a higher-quality screen with greater color accuracy, making it suitable for design work. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has a less robust integrated GPU and a CPU that's less suited for intensive tasks, but boasts a larger screen size, which could benefit engineering and design work where screen real estate is important.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.2
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a higher resolution and brighter display which makes it more suitable for general use, allowing for crisper images and better visibility in different lighting conditions. For engineering and design, the Swift X provides wider color coverage which is crucial for accurate color representation when working on detailed graphics or visual projects. However, the Swift X falls short for Gaming and 3D tasks due to a lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals during rapid movements or intense action scenes when compared to screens designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 16 5620 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
265.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) boasts a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it superior for performance-driven tasks and ensuring better display with a higher resolution and refresh rate, but the Dell Inspiron 16 5620 offers a larger screen and is noted for its silent operation, although it has a less powerful integrated graphics and a slightly lesser battery capacity. Given their comparable memory and storage, the Acer Swift X is a bit more portable and has a longer battery life, while the Dell Inspiron offers a larger, though less sharp, display, which may be preferable for users prioritizing screen size over other factors.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 16 5620 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
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Inspiron 16 5620 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 Dell Inspiron 16 5620 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Dell Inspiron 16 5620 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.12 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i5-1235U | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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."
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Brett Venter | January 2023
"If the world is exciting enough right now, you can do far worse than a solid performer that you know will get the job done. Our review model is as powerful as you'd want an office machine to be unless you're performing specialist tasks and the price point is pretty attractive (unless work will let you have a MacBook Air instead)."
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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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