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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) is generally more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", but it offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks and 3D/machine learning applications due to its more powerful Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card. It also has higher RAM which contributes to its performance. However, the battery life on the Acer is standard, and it's relatively portable, making it suitable for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is less expensive and has a larger screen with touch capability, but it falls behind in performance because of its AMD Ryzen 7 integrated graphics. It's slightly heavier than the Acer and has a lower battery capacity, which might not be ideal for long periods away from power sources. The Lenovo is better suited for general use and light tasks. Both have 512 GB storage capacity and run Windows 11 Home. 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
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2023).
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, making it capable of handling heavier multitasking and more demanding applications, while its higher-quality screen enriches the visual experience. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is slightly less portable and less powerful but compensates with a touch screen and a more spacious screen for comfortable viewing, though it falls short in screen color accuracy and contrast ratio.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
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
9.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which are both very important for smooth gaming and 3D rendering performance, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" utilizes the integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 graphics and has a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is better suited for engineering and design due to its more robust main processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics which outperform the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"'s integrated AMD graphics, alongside having more RAM for multitasking and a higher quality screen with better resolution and color accuracy. While both have good portability, the Acer also features a higher screen refresh rate and is slightly lighter, enhancing the visual experience and ease of transport.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
6.4
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X has a high-resolution display and good brightness, which enhances visibility and sharpness for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, plus it covers a wider color gamut providing accuracy crucial for design professionals. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D applications less smooth compared to specialized gaming laptops. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", with fair screen resolution and brightness, meets the basic requirements for general and engineering use, but the same limitations in color range and refresh rate make it less ideal for both professional design and immersive gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The Acer Swift X (2023) has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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