The Acer Swift X (2023) offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks, like 3D design and gaming, due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It is slightly lighter and has a higher resolution display, better for engineering and creative work. However, the HP Envy x360 15, with its touchscreen and 360-degree hinge, provides flexibility for those preferring tablet mode or hands-on interaction at a more budget-friendly price, but it comes with less power and storage, which might not be ideal for demanding software or multitasking. The Acer's higher cost reflects its better performance and build, while the HP prioritizes versatility and affordability. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
The HP Envy x360 15" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X offers a strong CPU and dedicated GPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution screen, targeting users who need power and a sharper display for productivity or light gaming, at the cost of being slightly less portable than the HP Envy x360. On the other hand, the HP Envy x360 promotes flexibility with its convertible touchscreen design and sufficient performance for everyday tasks, but has a lower resolution and less powerful integrated graphics, making it less suited for intense multimedia tasks, though more portable due to its lighter weight and compact form.
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
6.0/10
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
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the HP Envy x360 15" which utilizes an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 7 GPU and has a standard screen refresh rate. Although the HP Envy x360 has a larger screen, the better GPU and higher refresh rate of the Acer laptop offer a more powerful and smoother visual experience for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Acer Swift X, with a higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and a superior dedicated Nvidia GPU, excels in processing power and graphic-intensive tasks which are crucial for engineering and design, complemented by its high-resolution, color-accurate display. In contrast, the HP Envy x360, while offering a decent CPU and integrated graphics, falls short due to lower RAM and a less impressive display, impacting the fluidity and detail required for such specialized work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.9/10
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and HP Envy x360 15" 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
8.0/10
6.2/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift X's vivid colors and high resolution make it ideal for everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, and working with documents, outperforming the HP Envy x360 15" in clarity and visual appeal. Engineers and designers will prefer the Acer Swift X due to its wider color gamuts, offering more accurate color representation which is crucial when precision in visual projects matters. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, but the HP Envy's screen may be considered slightly better because of its size, providing a larger canvas for immersive experiences despite the lower quality.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
"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."
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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