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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life for everyday tasks and some light creative work, the Acer Swift X with its smaller screen and lighter weight would be a suitable choice. However, if you need higher performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or more demanding machine learning tasks and don't mind a heavier and larger laptop, the HP Omen 16, with a more powerful processor and graphics card, would be better, though you'll sacrifice some battery longevity and ease of transportation. Both laptops share similar storage and memory capabilities, but the HP Omen 16 will give you a bigger and faster refresh rate screen, at the cost of higher weight and less portability compared to the Acer Swift X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.0
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 has a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate than the Acer Swift X, making it very suitable for gaming and 3D applications. While the Swift X is good for these purposes with a capable GPU and a decent refresh rate, the Omen's superior graphics hardware and faster screen make it the better choice for gaming and 3D, despite potentially being more expensive and marginally less portable due to its larger size.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.6
14.5in
SIZE
16.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a high-resolution display with bright and vivid colors, essential for both general use and detailed engineering tasks, but its limited refresh rate hampers its ability to display fluid motion required for high-frame-rate gaming. The HP Omen 16 provides a balanced viewing experience with acceptable color accuracy and brightness, suitable for everyday tasks and some professional design work but falls short for gaming where smoothness is crucial. Neither laptop excels in gaming scenarios due to the poor refresh rates which can't deliver the rapid on-screen action gamers need, despite handling static images well for other uses.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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
16.1in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) offers a robust balance for general use with its high-quality screen, considerable battery life, and greater portability, while the HP Omen 16 brings more power with its superior CPU and GPU suited for demanding tasks, but has a lower battery life and is less portable. Both laptops share features like 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, but the HP's focus on performance and gaming may make it less ideal for users prioritizing mobility and all-day use.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The HP Omen 16 stands out for very good engineering and design use with a higher-end CPU and GPU, which provide more power for demanding software than the Acer Swift X's capable components. However, while the Acer Swift X offers excellent portability and a higher resolution display, the HP Omen 16 compensates with superior screen refresh rates and contrast, alongside a slightly bigger screen and more robust build, which are advantageous for extended sessions of design work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and HP Omen 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
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2023) and HP Omen 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$1,100
$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 HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 338 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 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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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."
HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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