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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2023) generally offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks and gaming due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS. It has higher screen resolution, better color coverage, and a higher refresh rate which benefits design and video editing tasks. However, it is heavier than the XPG Xenia 14 and has a larger form factor, making it less portable. The XPG Xenia 14, while not as powerful, is lighter and boasts higher portability. It's more suited for general use and light engineering tasks. If long battery life is important, both laptops offer decent usage times per charge. Choose the Acer if you require more robust performance and a better display for multimedia tasks at the expense of portability, or the XPG for general use with easier carrying. 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 speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
390.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2023) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2023) is well-suited for general use due to its powerful Intel i5 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, and a high-quality IPS display that offers crisp visuals, alongside its solid battery life and a weight that maintains portability. Similarly, the XPG Xenia 14 delivers a performance adequate for everyday tasks with the same amount of RAM and an efficient CPU, while being highly portable due to its lighter weight, and it also features a good quality IPS screen with a comfortably long battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.1
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and XPG Xenia 14 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 dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which is typically more powerful than the integrated Iris Xe graphics of the XPG Xenia 14, providing better performance in gaming and 3D applications. Moreover, the Swift X has a higher screen refresh rate which can deliver smoother visuals, enhancing the gaming experience, whereas the Xenia 14 has a standard refresh rate more suited for general use and less demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2023) is very good for content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2023) and XPG Xenia 14 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
6.9
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
390.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize crisp visuals and vibrant colors for tasks such as browsing, document work, and video streaming, the Acer Swift X has a high-resolution, bright display that will be more pleasing to the eye than the XPG Xenia 14. For engineering and design, the Acer Swift X provides a wider color range, which is crucial for accurately representing designs and images, meaning your work will appear more true to life than on the XPG Xenia 14. However, if you're into fast-paced 3D gaming, both the Acer Swift X and the XPG Xenia 14 won't deliver the level of fluidity and responsiveness you might need due to their lower refresh rates compared to gaming-dedicated laptops, though resolution and panel quality will still ensure decent visual clarity.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,100
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift X (2023) has a price of $1,100 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2023) and XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2023) | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 390 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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