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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) serves well for general use and portability, being more budget-friendly and lighter, making it convenient to carry around; its battery also lasts longer for typical usage. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 15, while heavier and with a shorter battery life, offers greater performance due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming and heavy workloads despite it being more expensive. Both have high-quality screens but the Gigabyte excels in color and refresh rate, benefiting fast motion and color-dependent tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.0
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides a solid gaming and 3D experience for its class. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it superior for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a crisp, clear display and work primarily with documents or web browsing, both the Acer Swift X and Gigabyte Aorus 15 offer screens with high resolution and adequate brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks. However, for professions that require precise color reproduction, like graphic design or video editing, although these laptops have good screen quality, they might fall short in covering professional color spaces fully. Gamers and those working with 3D applications may find both laptops lacking, as their screens don’t have the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and may not support the resolutions that maximize detail in games and 3D environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 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
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
316.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is well-suited for general use thanks to its ample RAM, capable CPU, high-quality screen, and balance of portability with a reasonable battery life, making it a versatile choice for everyday tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 15, with its higher performing CPU and more powerful GPU, along with a larger and higher resolution screen, offers great general use potential, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it more suitable for stationary use or locations where power is readily available.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 outshines the Acer Swift X (2023) for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, larger and better-quality screen with higher refresh rate and pixel density, although the Swift X boasts full coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, which is vital for color-critical work. While both have the same amount of RAM, the Aorus 15's superior processing capabilities come at the cost of portability and battery life, where the lighter Swift X prevails, making it more suitable for on-the-go professionals who prioritize ease of transport over peak performance.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Gigabyte Aorus 15 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 Aorus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Gigabyte Aorus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.6'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.6" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 316 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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 Aorus 15
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Sascha Mölck | December 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
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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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