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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is more suitable for general use and portability with good performance for everyday tasks and light creative work, while the HP Omen 17 is designed for gaming and resource-intensive work with superior graphics and processing power but is heavier and has a shorter battery life. If you prioritize gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind a larger, less portable laptop, the HP Omen 17 is suitable. However, if you need something more lightweight for general use and some light media editing with longer battery life, the Acer Swift X would be a better fit. 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 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
9.0
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The HP Omen 17, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels for gaming and 3D applications, ensuring smoother visuals and better performance in graphically demanding tasks. While the Acer Swift X offers a good balance for occasional gaming with its adequate GPU and decent screen quality, it falls short for intense gaming sessions where the HP Omen 17's hardware advantages provide a more immersive experience.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The HP Omen 17 stands out for engineering and design use with a more robust CPU, a significantly more powerful GPU, and a larger, higher-resolution display compared to the Acer Swift X (2022), all essential for demanding tasks and detailed visuals. However, the Swift X offers better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, along with longer battery life, which might appeal to users who need to balance mobility with performance.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize clear and vibrant visuals for tasks like browsing or watching videos, the Acer Swift X provides a suitable screen, but for high-end gaming or 3D work, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion. The HP Omen 17 offers a more luminous and sharper image for everyday tasks, which can enhance your viewing experience. For engineering and design, both laptops present rich colors; however, professionals might prefer the HP for its slight edge in color reproduction, though neither is ideal for fast-paced gaming due to their refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$2,099
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X offers a balance with its capable CPU and RAM for efficient multitasking, a high-quality IPS screen for sharp visuals, in a light and portable design with notable battery life. The HP Omen 17, ideal for heavier tasks due to a more powerful CPU and GPU, also features a larger, high-resolution screen, but trades off with less portability and shorter battery life, despite having double the storage capacity.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
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
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Omen 17 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 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.32" | |
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 | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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