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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) leans more towards performance with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, making it a solid choice for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming; however, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 features integrated graphics, favoring tasks like general use and lighter engineering software. It offers a quieter, potentially fanless operation and longer battery life. If your budget allows and you need more graphics power for intensive tasks, the Acer may be the better choice, albeit with some portability tradeoffs. Conversely, for general use, longer work sessions away from a power outlet, and if budget is a concern, the Dell Inspiron could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for software development.
The Acer Swift X and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 boast panels with adequate resolution and brightness for vivid and clear imagery, making them suitable for everyday tasks from browsing to video streaming. For engineering and design, these laptops offer good color accuracy, which ensures that professionals who work with visual content can rely on the display for true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are pivotal for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 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
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
$849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.2
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels for general use with a higher storage capacity and a larger screen, making multitasking and productivity tasks more comfortable, though it is heavier and less portable compared to the Acer Swift X (2022). The Acer, while it has a smaller screen and less storage, includes a dedicated GPU and is lighter, offering a balance of performance and portability suitable for general use and some more intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
10.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, but both have the same screen refresh rate, limiting their gaming performance. While both laptops provide similar CPU and screen quality, the dedicated Nvidia GPU in the Acer gives it an edge for tasks that require better graphic capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift X (2022) | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
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 | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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