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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're seeking a laptop primarily for performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card would be recommended over the Dell Inspiron which has integrated graphics. However, the Dell Inspiron is a bit cheaper and offers slightly longer battery life and better heat management, making it more suitable for general use and casual activities. Both laptops are relatively portable, although the Dell is slightly heavier. If your tasks are more intensive and graphics-related, you may prefer the Acer despite the higher price, but for everyday usage and better value, the Dell could be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor along with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, enhancing performance in complex CAD programs and 3D simulations. While the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 offers a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics, it lags behind in GPU-intensive tasks, but compensates with slightly better battery life and portability.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
If a screen offers good image quality and brightness along with higher resolution, it is conducive to activities like web browsing, document editing, and streaming, which is why the Acer Swift X is suited for general use. For engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation, the Swift X likely has a wider color gamut covering more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spaces, enhancing color accuracy critical for these professions. However, for 3D applications where smooth motion and quick refreshes are key, the lower refresh rate of the Swift X and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 makes them less ideal, as screens with higher refresh rates provide a more fluid and realistic motion experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2022) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 costs $500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
279.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers a robust Intel i7 CPU and discrete Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, ideal for demanding tasks and some gaming, along with a high-quality IPS display and substantial battery life to cater to general use, while being very portable due to its light weight and compact design. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, provides ample CPU power for daily tasks, comes with a decent screen quality and even better battery life than the Swift X, and is slightly less portable owing to its marginally heavier build, making it well-suited for general use as well.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which supports advanced features like ray tracing and DLSS, but it has a standard refresh rate which is not ideal for fast-paced gaming. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 uses its CPU's integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics which are less powerful and lack the advanced features of a dedicated GPU like the RTX 3050, and it also has a standard refresh rate which may limit smoothness in gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both 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
7.7
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Dell Inspiron 14 5425 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 279 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Dell Inspiron 14 5425
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full 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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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