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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP Omen 16, consider your primary needs. If you prioritize portability and a higher resolution display, the Acer Swift X is lighter and has a display with greater pixel density. It's also suitable for general use and less demanding creative tasks. However, the HP Omen 16 offers a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it a better option for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning applications. It has a higher refresh rate screen, but lower resolution. The Omen is heavier, which can impact portability. Both laptops have similar memory and storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.0
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, which allows for smoother visuals in fast-paced games compared to the Acer Swift X's less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 and a standard refresh rate. Moreover, the HP Omen has a stronger CPU which aids in handling complex tasks, though both models have comparable screen quality, with the Acer offering a higher resolution while the HP offers a larger screen size and slightly better screen color accuracy.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The HP Omen 16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its superior main processor and graphics card, providing high-end performance for compute-intensive tasks, while the Acer Swift X offers a balance of performance and portability with a lighter design and longer battery life, but less powerful components. Both devices come with ample memory and good screen quality, but the HP Omen 16 may compromise on portability due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and HP Omen 16 offer panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vivid for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops have good color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color reproduction for detailed work such as photo editing and CAD software. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their refresh rates are lower than preferred, leading to less fluid motion and potential screen tearing, which can be distracting during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the HP Omen 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Omen 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Omen 16 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Omen 16 both have 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 Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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