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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is somewhat more expensive but offers a better processor, more storage, and a superior dedicated graphics card which lend it advantages in performance, particularly in 3D tasks, engineering, and gaming. It has a higher-resolution display and better battery life, making it suitable for intensive applications. However, it's heavier and bulkier, affecting portability. The Dell Latitude 5330 is less expensive, lighter, and more portable with a slightly smaller screen and lower resolution, but compromises on performance due to its integrated graphics. It's well-suited for general use and business applications where portability and price are priorities over high-end performance. 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 battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- The Dell Latitude 5330 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 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which translates to smoother visuals and better performance in gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, which has an integrated Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. The Swift X also benefits from a stronger processor and superior screen quality, adding to its advantage for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a more powerful main processor and dedicated graphics unit, making it suitable for heavier engineering simulations and design work which demand significant processing power and graphical rendering capabilities.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5330 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
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0
6.3
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X's screen offers vibrant colors and sharp images due to its high resolution and brightness, which enhances the general viewing experience and detailing needed for engineering and design tasks. Its wide color gamut ensures that designers and engineers see accurate colors, crucial for their precise work. However, its lower refresh rate limits the fluidity of motion in gaming and 3D applications, which can diminish visual quality in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
13.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Acer Swift X (2023) both have very good portability, though the Dell Latitude 5330 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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 Latitude 5330 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) stands out for general use with its powerful CPU, dedicated GPU for better graphic performance, larger and higher resolution screen, and substantial storage, though at the expense of slightly less portability and battery life compared to the Dell Latitude 5330, which offers a good balance of portability, battery efficiency with an efficient CPU, and high build quality, making it a solid option for users on the go.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 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
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Dell Latitude 5330 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 X (2023) and the Dell Latitude 5330 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Dell Latitude 5330 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.04" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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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