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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is a more affordable option with a solid performance for everyday tasks and some gaming, thanks to its mid-range graphics card. It offers good portability and sufficient power for general use and light engineering work. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 16 is pricier but boasts a higher-end graphics card, a more powerful processor, and a substantially larger storage capacity, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, and machine learning projects. The Aero 16 also features a superior OLED display, which could be a significant advantage if you need exceptional color accuracy for creative work. Nonetheless, it's heavier, which might impact its portability, and usually comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X offers a higher screen refresh rate which is preferable for smooth gaming, while the Gigabyte Aero 16, with its more powerful GPU, is better suited for higher-end gaming and intense 3D tasks despite a lower screen refresh rate; additionally, the Aero 16 has a superior OLED screen for more vivid colors and contrast.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a solid processor and graphics card for engineering tasks, along with a good quality IPS screen, but the Gigabyte Aero 16 offers a more powerful CPU and a superior GPU, coupled with an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it very suitable for engineering and design work; however, the Aero is heavier and might not be as easy to carry around as the lighter Swift X.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.4
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Swift X delivers solid screen quality for general use due to its resolution and brightness, offering clear and vivid image clarity. For engineering and design workloads, its color accuracy across different spectrums like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is commendable, hence the very good rating, but for gaming and 3D tasks, it lacks a high refresh rate to keep up with fast-paced visuals. The Gigabyte Aero 16, with a superior color range and fidelity, excels in engineering and design, yet similarly falls short for gaming and 3D because of its lower refresh rate, despite having decent resolution and panel quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is well-suited for general use due to its combination of a capable CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, and high-quality IPS screen that offers good color accuracy, all in a light and thin form factor that contributes to its portability and solid battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16, while also having a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks, stands out with its superior OLED screen for exceptional color richness and larger storage capacity, but it is heavier and offers less battery life, making it less portable than the Acer.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Swift X (2023) 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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