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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Swift X and the Jumper 16" Laptop largely depends on your needs and budget. The Acer Swift X offers a better performance due to a more powerful processor and graphics card, which makes it suitable for more intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming. It also has a higher resolution, slightly smaller screen with a better refresh rate, which means clearer and smoother visuals. However, this comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop is much more affordable but has lower specifications, with a larger screen but less powerful processor and graphics capabilities, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. If you are looking for a machine that can handle heavy workloads and you are willing to invest more, the Acer would be the way to go. However, if you want to save money and need the laptop for basic tasks, the Jumper could suffice. Keep in mind the Acer will be easier to carry due to its lighter weight, and both run Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
- The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2023) offers a robust CPU, more RAM, higher screen resolution with superior color coverage, and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it suitable for a variety of tasks and easy to carry around.
Gaming and AI
6.9
5.6
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0
5.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a robust Intel i5 processor, a powerful Nvidia GPU, and a high-resolution, color-accurate display, which makes it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require powerful computing and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
8.0
5.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
6.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is only fair.
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
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X boasts a display with vibrant colors and sharp resolution, which elevates screen quality for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy and clarity are critical. However, its lower refresh rate hampers gaming and 3D applications, where smooth visuals are crucial. The Jumper 16" Laptop's screen delivers acceptable color and resolution for everyday tasks and basic design work, yet it falls short for gaming and detailed 3D modeling due to similar limitations in refresh rate and color range.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop 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
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Acer Swift X (2023) has good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$230
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $230.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Jumper 16" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Jumper 16" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $230 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 16.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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.
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