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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) is known for having better performance, primarily due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's integrated Intel graphics. This makes the Acer Swift X more suitable for tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and other GPU-intensive applications. However, the Dell Inspiron does offer more storage space, potentially longer battery life due to a less power-hungry graphics solution, and lower weight, which can contribute to increased portability. While the Acer will be more capable in handling demanding tasks, its higher price and shorter battery life are significant considerations. If high performance is less critical and budget and battery life are bigger concerns, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 may be a more suitable option. 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
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.0
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X boasts a display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks along with engineering and design work that benefit from the vibrant colors and crisp detail. However, its refresh rate is lower, which is less than ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a balanced display that's fine for both general use and professional design tasks, but like the Swift X, it lacks the high refresh rate sought after by gamers and those engaging in 3D modeling.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 5630 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
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.5
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz for smoother visuals, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers less graphical performance and less fluid motion for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Acer Swift X, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers better graphics performance for engineering and design applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 which uses integrated Iris Xe graphics; the higher GPU potency of the Acer along with its high-resolution and color-accurate display supports more demanding visual tasks. However, the Dell Inspiron has a larger screen and comes with a more powerful CPU, providing robust overall computing but at the cost of reduced portability and less graphical power.
Content Creation
8.0
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Swift X (2023) 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
8.2/10
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 5630 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 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 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 | 300 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 | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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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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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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