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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and don't require the most powerful hardware, the Acer Swift X (2023) provides a good balance between performance and value, with decent graphics capabilities for casual gaming or graphic work. It's lighter and has a slightly longer battery life, making it more portable and convenient for on-the-go use. However, if your work involves more demanding tasks, such as engineering software, 3D modeling, or high-end gaming, the Razer Blade 14 offers a more robust CPU and GPU, meaning it will handle intensive tasks more smoothly. Its higher refresh rate display also makes it better suited for gaming. It comes with double the storage of the Acer Swift X, but this comes at a higher cost and with less battery life, so you'll trade off some portability and value for top-tier performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2023)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.9
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is designed with an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a 120 Hz refresh rate display, which provides a solid gaming and 3D performance at a more accessible level, whereas the Razer Blade 14, equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher 165 Hz refresh rate screen, offers advanced gaming and 3D capabilities, catering to users in need of top-tier visual performance and responsiveness.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.0
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Swift X and Razer Blade 14 both offer high resolution and brightness levels which make for sharp and vivid displays, suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, video streaming, and document editing. In the context of engineering and design, these laptops provide extensive color range coverage ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for professionals in graphics-intensive fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or real-time 3D rendering.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for general use due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics compared to the Acer Swift X's Intel i5 CPU and RTX 3050 GPU, as well as more storage space and a slightly higher screen quality, which enhances overall performance and user experience. However, the Acer Swift X is more portable with longer battery life, which could be more suitable for users needing mobility and longer use without charging, despite having a less robust CPU and GPU and less storage than the Razer.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD CPU and higher-end Nvidia GPU compared to the Acer Swift X, which offers an Intel CPU and a lower tier Nvidia GPU, making it simply good for these tasks. While both laptops have high-quality screens and sufficient RAM for design and engineering work, the Razer Blade 14's greater portability, despite being slightly heavier, along with its superior keyboard, ultimately makes it a more attractive choice for intensive uses.
Content Creation
8.0
8.1
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Razer Blade 14 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2023) and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 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."
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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