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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) commands a higher price likely due to its superior performance, which benefits intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. The HP Pavilion 15 is more budget-friendly and sufficient for general use like web browsing, basic office tasks, and media consumption. If your work requires a lot of processing power and you don't mind spending more, the Acer Swift X could be worth the investment. However, if you prioritize savings and your computing needs are more modest, the HP Pavilion 15 may be the more practical choice. Portability and battery life are also important; lighter laptops with longer battery life are better for users on-the-go, so consider these factors based on how much you travel or work away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- 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 Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers a high-performing CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen with better resolution and color coverage, providing a versatile experience for both general use and demanding tasks; however, its portability is less emphasized due to a shorter battery life and slightly heavier build when compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which, while also having ample RAM for general tasks, features a lower-end CPU and lower resolution screen, but emphasizes portability with a longer battery life and lighter design.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.0
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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) and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X is fair for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is capable of handling such tasks but is limited by a standard refresh rate of 60Hz; whereas the HP Pavilion 15, also fair for these tasks, comes with a Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU which is less powerful and similarly has a refresh rate of 60Hz, constraining the smoothness and detail during gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) suits engineering and design needs better due to its robust Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which provide strong performance for computationally intensive tasks, and its high-resolution IPS display offers better screen quality for detailed work. The HP Pavilion 15, while offering a larger screen, is limited by a lower-tier Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, resulting in lower performance for demanding engineering software, coupled with a lower-quality TN display, which is less ideal for design work where color accuracy and viewing angles are important.
Content Creation
7.8
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Pavilion 15 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
6.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
220.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X offers a higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use where visual clarity and screen legibility are crucial. For engineering and design, it provides wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are represented accurately and vividly, an important feature for precise graphic work. However, for 3D and gaming, the Swift X falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate which is essential for smooth motion rendering, although its resolution and panel type are adequate for moderate performance in these areas.
Battery
10.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.2
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 51 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 | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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 Pavilion 15
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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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