If your priority is portability and battery life for general use or light creative work, the Acer Swift X with its lighter design and longer battery life may be a better option. However, the Lenovo Legion 7, while heavier and offering lesser battery life, provides significantly higher performance suitable for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Also, while the Swift X is more budget-friendly, the Legion 7 boasts a better graphics card and a higher storage capacity, which justifies its higher price point for users with more intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
7.8/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen that refreshes 120 times per second, while the Lenovo Legion 7 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 times per second, providing smoother visuals which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.3/10
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, where text clarity, web browsing, and video streaming are common, both the Acer Swift X and Lenovo Legion 7 have high-resolution displays with bright, crisp panels, making visuals sharp and easy to read. For engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial; both laptops offer wide color gamuts which ensure that colors are represented faithfully, essential for precise design work. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, high refresh rates are vital for smooth motion, and since neither the Acer Swift X nor the Lenovo Legion 7 excel in this aspect, they may not provide the best experience for fast-paced games and interactive 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2023) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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 Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) provides a balanced experience for general use with its efficient Intel CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a high-quality screen and impressive portability due to its light weight and long battery life. Much like the Acer, the Lenovo Legion 7 also offers a strong AMD CPU and the same amount of RAM, with a premium display; however, it weighs more and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for those who prioritize mobility over raw performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is appreciated in engineering and design use for its combination of a capable CPU, a competent RTX 3050 GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen, all in a lighter, more portable package. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 7 stands out with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 3070 GPU for intensive tasks, alongside a superior quality IPS screen, albeit with a tradeoff in weight and portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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