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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering or gaming, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card offers better graphical power. However, this comes with a higher price tag and a slightly heavier build compared to the Dell Inspiron 14, which is more affordable and has integrated graphics suitable for general use and less intensive engineering tasks. The Inspiron also has a touchscreen, potentially adding convenience for daily tasks, whereas the Swift X does not. The Acer Swift X has a higher resolution display, which means sharper images but might consume more battery life than the Inspiron's lower resolution screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7420
- The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen resolution, which suits the demands of engineering and design applications, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 integrates Intel's Iris Xe graphics and a touch screen, providing versatility for design tasks but less graphical power for engineering software. Both laptops offer sufficient CPU and RAM for the rigors of engineering tasks, yet the Swift's superior GPU and screen quality edge out the Inspiron, which compensates with better portability and a convertible design for flexible use.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where visuals are crucial. Although the color coverage is adequate for professional creative work, its moderate refresh rate isn't suitable for high-end gaming or 3D work. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14, with its fair screen attributes, provides a decent visual experience for general use and casual design work but falls short for color-sensitive tasks and fast-paced gaming due to its limited color gamut and refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7420 has 7.5 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
$1,313
$801
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 costs $801.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is well-regarded for general use due to its powerful CPU, dedicated GPU for more demanding applications, high-resolution display, and lightweight design, making it portable with a decent battery life. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 offers similar CPU and RAM capabilities, a slightly lower resolution touchscreen display which is a tradeoff for its 2-in-1 flexibility, also providing good portability and satisfactory battery life for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 7420 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is fair for gaming and 3D owing to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is suitable for demanding graphics tasks, but its standard 60Hz screen refresh rate may limit smoothness in fast-paced games. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 7420, also fair for these uses, incorporates an Iris Xe GPU which is less powerful than the RTX 3050 and shares the same refresh rate limitation, making it suitable for more casual gaming and less demanding 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.8
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 7420 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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 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
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 14 7420 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 (2022) and the Dell Inspiron 14 7420 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Dell Inspiron 14 7420 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $801 | ||
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 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.96" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1255U | |
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 | 7.5 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 | 260 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 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 7420
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Allen Ngo | June 2022
"Notable qualities of the Inspiron 7420 2-in-1 include the 16:10 aspect ratio, strong hinges, 12th gen Intel CPU with optional GeForce MX graphics, and easy serviceability. Such features would typically cost hundreds of dollars more on higher-end alternatives from competing manufacturers. The value proposition is therefore relatively high for users looking to maximize bang for the buck."
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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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