The Acer Swift X (2023) offers a more compact form factor and is lighter, making it more suitable for users seeking portability. It also has a higher-resolution screen, which will result in sharper image quality, and its battery life generally outperforms the Lenovo LOQ 15, beneficial for those needing to work on the go without constant access to power. However, the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a more powerful graphics card that might be preferable for 3D, machine learning, or gaming tasks, though it comes at the cost of being heavier and having a shorter battery life. If intensive tasks and larger screen size are priorities, and the higher weight is not a concern, the Lenovo could be a good choice. On the other hand, users valuing portability, longer battery life, and screen clarity will likely prefer the Acer, despite its higher price. 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 battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9/10
7.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) features an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 120 Hz which enhances gaming and 3D experiences, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and an even higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, providing smoother visuals for such tasks. Although the CPU and screen quality are also important, the superior GPUs and high refresh rates are the primary reasons these laptops are well-suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.1/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift X offers a vibrant and sharp display with ample brightness, making it ideal for tasks like web browsing or document editing. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Swift X's wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color reproduction for precise work. However, gamers and 3D artists may be disappointed by its lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays optimized for gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,073
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,073 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is equipped with a solid CPU and RAM, high screen resolution and color coverage, making it ideal for tasks requiring visual accuracy, while its lightweight design and long battery life enhance its portability for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2023) to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Acer Swift X (2023) with an Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU offers a high-quality screen and excellent portability, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require moving around; yet, its performance might not match heavier workloads as well as the Lenovo LOQ 15, which boasts a more robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo LOQ 15 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Lenovo LOQ 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Lenovo LOQ 15 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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