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Updated January 12, 2024·
Selecting between the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP 250 G10 depends on your needs and budget. The Acer Swift X is the pricier option but offers high-end components, including a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as graphic design, video editing, and gaming. It also features a higher-resolution screen and is slightly lighter, enhancing portability. On the other hand, the HP 250 G10 is more affordable but comes with modest specs like an Intel N200 processor and integrated graphics, appropriate for basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. Its display is lower in resolution and uses TN technology; not as color-accurate or viewable at angles like the Acer’s IPS display. If your work requires substantial computing power and a superior display, and you're willing to invest more, the Acer is a solid choice. However, for day-to-day use without heavy-duty requirements, the HP offers adequate performance at a more budget-friendly price. 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 portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.3
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) outperforms the HP 250 G10 in general use due to its superior CPU and dedicated GPU, which jointly deliver faster performance for various tasks, while the HP's weaker processor and integrated graphics limit its capabilities. The higher quality screen, greater portability, and longer battery life of the Acer Swift X also contribute to its better user experience compared to the HP 250 G10, which has a lower-resolution display and a shorter battery lifespan.
Gaming and AI
6.6
5.7
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
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers better gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which outclasses the Intel UHD Graphics (N200) in the HP 250 G10, resulting in smoother graphics processing and rendering capabilities. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Acer's superior GPU and higher screen resolution contribute to a noticeably improved visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
5.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is better for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and high-quality IPS screen with superior color coverage, while the HP 250 G10 falls short with a less capable Intel N200 processor, basic integrated graphics, and a lower resolution TN screen with limited color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.8
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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
6.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the HP 250 G10 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
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a display with higher resolution and brightness, making it more appealing for general use where details and visibility are important. Its wider color gamut coverage suits engineering and design tasks that demand color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate diminishes the experience for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is key.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 has 6 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the HP 250 G10 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 250 G10 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
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 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 250 G10
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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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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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