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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X 16 offers better performance suitable for intensive tasks, including gaming, due to its higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card, and it has a higher screen resolution. It's a midrange-priced laptop that is less portable given its weight. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly, but it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, which are less suitable for intensive tasks. It's lighter, making it more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X 16.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X 16 excels for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and provides higher screen resolution, which together offer smoother multitasking and a better visual experience, but it has a lower portability score and a heavier weight compared to the HP 15" Laptop. While the HP 15" Laptop has adequate CPU and RAM for basic tasks, it offers lower screen resolution and much less storage, and although it's lighter and slightly more portable, its comparatively shorter battery life may limit its use on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.0
5.9
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Unknown
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift X 16 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is known for handling gaming and 3D workloads well, while the HP 15" Laptop uses integrated Intel UHD Graphics which are less capable for these tasks. Additionally, the Acer offers a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth visual experience during gaming, compared to the HP's standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X 16 offers superior engineering and design capabilities with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a dedicated GPU, compared to the HP 15" Laptop's entry-level CPU and integrated graphics; additionally, the Acer has a higher resolution and brighter screen which is more suitable for detailed work. While the HP is slightly lighter and has better operating noise management, its lower screen quality and weaker hardware make it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
6.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.0
6.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift X 16 is very good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.2
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift X 16 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift X 16 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals than the HP 15" Laptop, which has a fair screen that adequately covers basic needs. In engineering and design work, the Acer stands out with better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, leading to more accurate color representation critical for detailed projects, while the HP maintains fair performance. However, for 3D and gaming tasks where fast refresh rates are crucial, both laptops fall short, with the Acer's poor refresh rate not aligning with the fast-paced visual requirements of these activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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
6.0
The Acer Swift X 16 has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,250
$375
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X 16 has a price of $1,250 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Acer Swift X 16 both have good portability.
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How the Acer Swift X 16 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift X 16 | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Swift X 16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2023
"Acer’s Swift X 16 is an excellent choice for shoppers who want a 16-inch laptop and care more for performance than attractive design or long battery life. The Swift X 16’s gorgeous OLED display, spacious keyboard, and big touchpad make it pleasant to use in basic day-to-day tasks. It also has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, which combine to deliver good performance in a wide variety of productivity applications and games. A few minor mistakes, like poorly-placed USB-C ports that lack DisplayPort, will turn off some shoppers, but those who can accept its shortcomings will find the Swift X 16 a versatile daily driver."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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