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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and Dell Precision 5470 will perform well, but if you need extra performance for 3D work, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the Dell Precision 5470 with its professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU has an edge over the Acer Swift X's RTX 3050. However, the Acer Swift X is more portable due to its slightly lower weight and is also less expensive than the Dell Precision. Both have good build quality and capable processors, but the Dell has a longer battery life which could be significant if you often work on the move. If cost and portability are your main concerns, the Acer may be more suitable, while for higher performance tasks, especially in a professional context, the Dell would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When selecting the Acer Swift X, you're getting a laptop with a display that offers sharp visuals and a bright panel which suits everyday tasks like web browsing or office work, but for gaming or 3D applications, the lack of a high refresh rate hampers the experience. The Dell Precision 5470 similarly provides a display that caters well to professionals in engineering and design with accurate colors across various palettes, but just like the Acer, gamers may find the screen's refresh rate limiting for fast-paced visuals. Both laptops possess the required resolution and panel type that deliver clear and vibrant images for general and specialized use, albeit not optimized for the high-speed demands of gaming graphics.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good 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
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
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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
500.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers a robust processor and a high-quality screen for vivid images, making it suitable for everyday multitasking, while being lighter and featuring a graphics card that's capable for casual gaming or creative tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470, though slightly heavier, provides a stronger processor and better screen brightness, which pairs well with professional-grade graphics for tasks like video editing or engineering software, and it boasts a longer battery life, all contributing to its appropriateness for general use, especially for users who need more power on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Precision 5470 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which delivers better performance in gaming and 3D tasks compared to the Nvidia RTX 3050 found in the Acer Swift X (2022). Additionally, even though both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, the Dell's higher brightness and broader coverage of color spaces suggest a superior screen quality for immersive experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a high-resolution IPS display, essential for design tasks, while the Dell Precision 5470 features an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU better suited for engineering applications, along with a brighter screen that covers a wide range of colors. Despite the Acer's slightly lighter build, the Dell offers a more robust CPU and a longer battery life, making it an equally compelling choice for users who prioritize performance and screen quality over portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Precision 5470 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 Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Dell Precision 5470 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,669 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.26 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 72 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 | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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