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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both midrange priced laptops with similar storage capacity, RAM, and processor. If better gaming, 3D rendering and engineering performance are important, and you are fine with a slightly heavier and more expensive laptop, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its superior graphics card is the better choice. However, if portability and battery life weigh more heavily in your decision, and you are looking for a general-use laptop that's also capable of some light gaming and creative work, the Acer Swift X 16, being lighter and offering longer battery life, may be more suitable. Both have the same size and type of display, but the Lenovo offers a higher refresh rate which benefits fast motion visibility, along with colorful RGB keyboard lighting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X 16
- The Acer Swift X 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.0
8.2
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Unknown
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X 16 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is rated higher for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, which is superior to the Acer Swift X 16's Nvidia RTX 3050, and it also offers a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz compared to the Acer's 165 Hz, resulting in smoother visuals. Both factors significantly enhance gaming and 3D performance, with the GPU handling complex graphics more efficiently and the higher refresh rate ensuring a more fluid experience during fast-paced action.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
402.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X 16 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" offer high resolutions and brightness levels, providing clear and vivid displays that enhance everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops deliver wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals and creatives see accurate colors for tasks such as photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals and a less immersive experience in fast-paced games and interactive 3D environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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.
Cost
$1,250
$1,344
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Acer Swift X 16 has a price of $1,250 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,344.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
402.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift X 16 is appreciated for general use due to its lightweight design and strong performance from its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking, paired with a high-quality IPS screen with good color accuracy and brightness; however, its battery life is moderate. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16", while slightly heavier, offers similar strong performance and RAM, a high refresh rate screen for smooth visuals, and superior speaker and heat management, making it a solid choice for general use despite a slightly shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Acer Swift X 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X 16 with its Ryzen CPU, RTX 3050 GPU, and high-quality IPS display is well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require good processing power and visual fidelity, although its portability is compromised by a heavier build and moderate battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" boosts performance with a more powerful RTX 4060 GPU and also features an excellent IPS display, making it a great choice for demanding engineering applications, but it has slightly lower portability due to its weight, albeit offering a bit longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and Acer Swift X 16 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
8.0
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The Acer Swift X 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 16 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,250 | $1,344 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 402 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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