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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) typically offers higher performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming due to better processing power and advanced graphics capabilities. It usually has a price that reflects its higher-end specifications. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is more affordable and can handle general use like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing, but it might struggle with more demanding applications. The Swift X may also have better build quality and a longer battery life. If portability is a major concern, consider the weight and size differences, as the HP Stream is likely lighter and easier to carry around but with compromises in performance and build quality compared to the Swift X. Consider your workflow and priorities: if you need a machine for demanding applications and are willing to invest in it, go for the Swift X; if your tasks are light and budget is tight, the HP Stream 14" could serve you well. 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 battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
- The HP Stream 14" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.5
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is superior for general use because it is equipped with a robust processor and dedicated graphics card, offers a higher resolution IPS display for clearer and more vibrant visuals, and maintains a balance between performance and portability with good battery life. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is considered fair due to its modest processor, basic integrated graphics, and lower-quality TN display with reduced battery capacity, making it less suited for multitasking or media consumption despite its very good portability.
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 Stream 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is fair for gaming and 3D largely because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is significantly more powerful compared to the HP Stream 14's integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600, and it also features a higher quality IPS display which offers better color reproduction and viewing angles than the HP's TN panel, even though both have the same screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Acer's more advanced CPU contributes to its better performance in demanding tasks, whereas the HP's entry-level Celeron processor isn't quite cut out for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5
5.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
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 Stream 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a considerable CPU, a dedicated GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen, aspects crucial for engineering and design tasks, while the HP Stream 14" offers a modest CPU, an integrated GPU, and a lower quality TN panel, which although may affect performance and visual fidelity, results in a more budget-friendly price and slightly higher portability due to being lighter.
Content Creation
7.8
6.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
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 Stream 14" 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
6.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
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 Stream 14" 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
5.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
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 Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X has a display that offers clear, vivid images with a wide range of colors, satisfying the needs for general use and engineering tasks where accurate color representation matters. For gaming and 3D tasks, however, its refresh rate may not be high enough for smooth motion, thus resulting in a less optimal experience. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" falls short in providing the necessary clarity, color range, and brightness for general activities and the color accuracy required for professional design work, with the screen's poorer refresh rate also impacting gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
5.5
The Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality, while the HP Stream 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Stream 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the HP Stream 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | HP Stream 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel Celeron N4120 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 320 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 Stream 14"
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Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"With half of the main system memory and a fraction of the storage that we recommend in any budget Windows laptop, the HP Stream 14 does not impress. Perhaps it doesn't need to, depending on your reference point. For the price, you're getting a functional laptop with Windows 10, which already places the HP Stream 14 above most Chromebooks on that merit alone. Still, in this price range, you can't do much worse, but you can do better. In fact, for just $100 more, you can grab the much superior budget option, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14."
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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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