The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher resolution screen, and is lighter, making it a superior choice for demanding tasks and easier to carry around, yet its shorter battery life might be a downside for some users. The HP Victus 15, while offering a solid CPU and dedicated graphics for general use, is heavier and has a lower screen resolution, but its lower RAM may limit multitasking performance; nevertheless, it has a larger screen size, which can be beneficial for media consumption and productivity.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
6.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped for engineering and design tasks due to its potent Intel i7 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and a high-resolution screen enhancing detail and workspace, while the HP Victus 15, though slightly less powerful with an Intel i5 processor and 8GB of RAM, offers a larger screen and a GPU with more memory, which can be beneficial for graphics-heavy applications. Despite the Swift X being lighter and more compact for better portability, both these devices boast quality displays and dedicated GPUs which are essential for demanding engineering software and design visualizations.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Victus 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
7.7/10
7.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat better.
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
7.0/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X offers a pleasing balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, document editing, and media consumption. However, its color accuracy might not be up to the mark for professionals involved in engineering and design who require precise color representation, and it lacks the high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15 provides an acceptable viewing experience for general use and adequate color ranges for some design work, but it similarly falls short for gamers and 3D artists due to its lower refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$575
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X has an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provides decent gaming performance but may lack fluid motion in fast-paced games. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 also includes an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, but with a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offering smoother gameplay at the cost of being heavier and larger, which might affect portability.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and HP Victus 15 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 Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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