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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers higher performance with a much better processor, more memory, and a strong dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work. It also has a higher quality screen in terms of both resolution and color accuracy. However, it is more expensive and less portable due to a larger screen and heavier build. On the other hand, the Gateway 11.6" is a budget-friendly option with very basic performance, suited for simple tasks like web browsing and document editing. It is more portable with a smaller screen and lighter weight, but has limited storage, less RAM, and uses an integrated GPU which is not suitable for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gateway 11.6"
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
5.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for general use, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) exceeds in general use with its powerful Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, and high-resolution screen, lending to responsive performance and sharp visuals, complemented by good battery life and portability scores. Meanwhile, the Gateway 11.6" falls short due to its less capable Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, lower resolution display, and inferior build and heat management, despite being lightweight and having a similarly excellent portability score.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers fair gaming and 3D performance due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a decent screen refresh rate, along with a higher quality CPU that better handles demanding applications compared to the Gateway 11.6", which is considered poor for gaming and 3D largely because it has an Intel Celeron processor coupled with Intel UHD Graphics 600, both of which are less capable in handling intensive graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
5.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for content creation, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the Gateway 11.6" is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
7.0
5.7
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Gateway 11.6" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a sharp, bright display with a higher resolution, which enhances readability and detail for general use, while also covering a broad color spectrum that is beneficial for precision in engineering and design. However, its moderate refresh rate limits the smoothness required in high-paced gaming and 3D modeling. In contrast, the Gateway 11.6" lacks in all these aspects with a display that underperforms both in resolution and color range, making it less desirable for any intensive visual tasks, and its low refresh rate further hampers its ability for gaming and 3D use.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Gateway 11.6" 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
11.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gateway 11.6" has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
5.1
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the Gateway 11.6" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$89
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Gateway 11.6" costs $89.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Gateway 11.6" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Gateway 11.6" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $89 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 7.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 Gateway
Gateway is a laptop and tablet brand owned by Acer which sells budget-friendly laptops exclusively through Walmart. It was previously an American computer company until its acquisition by Acer in 2007, who then revived the brand in 2020. Gateway laptops are manufactured by Chinese company Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, which also makes EVOO-branded models.
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