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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers better performance due to its stronger processor and dedicated graphics card, suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and casual gaming. It has more storage and higher RAM, adding to its advanced capabilities. The downside is its higher price and slightly lower battery life compared to the HP 14" Laptop. The HP is a budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use, less storage, and less RAM, making it better for everyday tasks rather than demanding applications. Both laptops are similarly portable with 14-inch screens, but the Acer has a higher resolution and color accuracy, potentially enhancing visual experiences for creative work or media consumption. Choose the Acer if you need robust performance and can invest more; select the HP for budget-conscious, general-purpose use. 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 overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a superior CPU and more RAM than the HP 14" Laptop, which means it can handle more demanding tasks and multitasking with greater ease. While both have comparable portability and IPS screens, the Acer's higher screen quality, including better brightness and color coverage, contributes to its suitability for a range of general use scenarios, whereas the HP's fair keyboard and speaker quality, combined with less RAM and a less powerful integrated GPU, make it less versatile.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.8
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher resolution display, which enhance gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the HP 14" Laptop that uses integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics and has a standard full HD screen; both laptops have a 60Hz screen refresh rate that limits smoothness in fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and 16GB of RAM, which excel in handling complex computations and graphics-intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while reasonably portable and equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with Vega 7 graphics, offers less processing power and half the RAM at 8GB, making it less capable for demanding engineering software and multitasking.
Content Creation
7.8
7.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Acer Swift X likely offers a higher resolution and brighter display compared to the HP 14" Laptop, making it better for viewing text, images, and video content. For engineering and design, the Acer Swift X may cover a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation which is essential for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where refresh rate is crucial for a smooth visual experience, both laptops fall short, with the Acer Swift X not offering the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D designers seek.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$414
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
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 HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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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."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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