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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) each have their own advantages based on your needs. If you require high performance for tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, the MacBook Pro may suit you better, thanks to its powerful graphics card and high-resolution display. It also boasts a longer battery life for extended usage. However, the Acer Swift X is lighter and more portable, which might be more suitable for users who travel frequently or prefer a more compact device. Additionally, the Swift X runs on Windows, which could be favorable if your work or personal preference aligns with that operating system. On the other hand, if you're invested in the macOS ecosystem or rely on specific Mac applications, the MacBook Pro is the obvious choice. It's important to consider the ecosystem, software compatibility, and your preference for portability versus power when making your decision. Remember, the MacBook Pro might offer a better battery life and display, but it comes with a heftier build and potentially a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
477.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift X's display offers sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks, but for gaming, the lower refresh rate limits smoothness in fast-paced visuals. The MacBook Pro 16's screen provides high resolution and brightness along with expansive color coverage, making it excellent for precise design work but less ideal for 3D applications due to its standard refresh rate. For both laptops, the relatively lower refresh rate is the primary limitation for 3D content, where higher refresh rates are crucial for the best experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
10.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$496
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) costs $496.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
477.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a powerful Intel i7 CPU and comes with a substantial 16GB of RAM, a high-quality IPS screen, and is quite light, making its moderate battery life acceptable for its level of portability. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a comparable CPU and RAM, excellent speaker and keyboard quality, and a superior screen in both resolution and color accuracy, plus a larger battery for longer life, but is heavier and therefore less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022), with its Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, is tailored for engineering tasks requiring strong processing and graphical capabilities, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers similar CPU performance with an AMD GPU and superior screen quality, which is beneficial for design work where visual accuracy is critical. Both have high-quality IPS displays, but the MacBook Pro's larger screen and battery offer an edge in prolonged usage and content creation at the expense of heavier weight and less portability compared to the more compact Acer Swift X.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Acer Swift X (2022) 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $496 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-9750H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 100 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 477 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720P | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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Acer Swift X (2022)
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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."
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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