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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is typically a bit more expensive than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 and offers a more powerful NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics card, making it better for 3D, machine learning tasks, and entry-level gaming. However, the HP EliteBook has longer battery life, a higher brightness display, and comes with Windows 11 Pro, versus the Home edition in the Acer, suggesting better suitability for business users who prioritize endurance and screen visibility over graphical performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Acer Swift X and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 have similar screen quality.
If you prioritize a crisp and clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, both the Acer Swift X and HP EliteBook 845 G9 provide high resolution and brightness suitable for such activities. For specialized work in engineering and design that demands accurate color representation, these laptops offer screens with good coverage of professional color spaces, ensuring your designs look as intended. However, for immersive gaming and fluid 3D rendering, they fall short with their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 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.
Cost
$1,313
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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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
402.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) with a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics is well-suited for general use due to its solid performance and high-quality IPS display, although it has a shorter battery life compared to the HP EliteBook 845 G9. The EliteBook 845 G9, powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Radeon 660M graphics, offers great screen quality, longer battery life, and a higher portability score, making it another excellent choice for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 are fair for gaming and 3D due to their GPUS—the Acer Swift X with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and the HP EliteBook with an AMD Radeon 660M—both of which offer decent but not top-of-the-line gaming performance. They share similar moderate screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is suitable for some gaming and 3D applications but isn't as high as specialized gaming laptops usually have.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU that ensure great performance for engineering applications, plus a high-resolution screen that's sharp for design work, while the HP EliteBook 845 G9 features a competent AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and AMD Radeon GPU with a slightly lower resolution display, but still notable for precise design tasks. Although both laptops have substantial RAM and storage, the Acer's GPU gives it an edge in performance-heavy engineering software that may utilize advanced graphics processing, and its screen provides more workspace detail, whereas the HP balances performance with a brighter screen that can benefit color-sensitive work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
6.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 51 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 | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 EliteBook 845 G9
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Sebastian Jentsch | July 2022
"The high-end version of the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with a Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS, 32GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD packs a lot of power, but is still quiet and cool enough to operate in noise-sensitive environments. Quiet, cool and drawing on a massive 40 watts from the APU at the same time, however, is not possible. The 14-incher only has a single-fan solution and it only just manages to keep an near unthrottled Ryzen 9 in check."
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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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