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Updated January 10, 2024·
The decision between the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP 17" Laptop will largely come down to your needs and preferences. If performance, particularly for 3D and machine learning tasks, as well as gaming, is a priority, the Acer Swift X with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and Intel i7 processor is a better fit. It also offers better portability with less weight and a more compact size, which could be beneficial if you move around often. However, the tradeoff is a higher price and a smaller 14-inch screen compared to the HP 17" Laptop's 17.3-inch display. The HP, on the other hand, will save you money, and its larger screen might be more suited for tasks like multitasking and presentations, but you'll sacrifice some performance and portability given its lower power processor, less capable integrated graphics, and heavier weight. Consider how much you value performance, screen size, portability, and price to make your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.3
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out with a potent Intel i7 CPU, a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, ample RAM, higher-resolution display, and solid battery life, all wrapped up in a fairly lightweight and portable package, making it well-rounded for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) excels in engineering and design tasks with its robust Intel i7 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage, making it effective for tasks requiring graphic precision and computational power. Conversely, the HP 17" Laptop, with its AMD Ryzen 7 integrated graphics and larger screen with lower color accuracy and contrast, offers reliability for design tasks on a larger display but may not handle graphically intensive engineering software as adeptly.
Content Creation
7.8
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP 17" 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
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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
6.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X boasts a high-resolution display with superior brightness and panel quality, ensuring vibrant and clear images that are crucial for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy and detail are key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its screen falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can affect the smoothness of motion. Conversely, the HP 17" laptop, with a fair screen across the board, delivers adequate visual performance for everyday and professional work but doesn't stand out in any particular area and similarly lacks the high refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the HP 17" 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
$510
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
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
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) sports a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics in the HP 17" Laptop, yet both share a similar screen refresh rate of 60Hz. In terms of CPU, the Swift X comes with an Intel i7, and the HP has an AMD Ryzen 7, both competent, but the higher resolution screen on the Swift X provides better screen quality for immersive experiences despite being smaller in size than the HP's display.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
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 | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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."
HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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