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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and cost are important, the Acer Swift X is less expensive and lighter, which might make it easier to carry around, and it also has a longer battery life for extended use on the go. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, offers more storage and a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering or machine learning tasks. Its keyboard is rated higher in quality, which could be significant for comfort during long typing sessions. The Razer Blade's display is brighter with a higher contrast ratio, providing a more vibrant visual experience, but this comes at a higher cost and with additional weight. 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 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.4
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks as it houses a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate of 240Hz compared to the Acer Swift X's RTX 3050 GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better frame rates. While both have quality IPS displays with the same resolution, the Razer’s higher screen brightness and GPU translate into superior gaming performance and image detail.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Acer Swift X (2023) are both very good for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 14 is better suited for rigorous engineering and design work due to its stronger AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and more capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which excel in handling intensive tasks, while the Acer Swift X, though still powerful with an Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, is more balanced in terms of performance and portability. Both laptops have high-quality screens and adequate RAM for demanding applications but the Razer offers higher screen brightness and screen refresh rate, making it preferable for detailed and dynamic visual work.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.9
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a sharp and vibrant display for tasks like browsing and video streaming, the Acer Swift X offers a high-resolution panel with good brightness. The Razer Blade 14 provides a similar quality with vibrant colors essential for professionals in engineering and design, as both laptops cover a wide range of color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, neither of these laptops excels due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals when compared to models designed specifically for these activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2023) is good.
The Razer Blade 14 is considered very good for general use because it combines a more powerful CPU and high-quality screen with strong battery life, despite being slightly heavier and offering better gaming capabilities due to its superior GPU. By contrast, the Acer Swift X is also a strong contender for general use with ample RAM and a quality screen, whilst being lighter for increased portability, but falls short in raw performance and gaming when compared to the Razer.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2/10
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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2023) and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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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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