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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) commands a midrange price and offers better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering likely due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. It has a smaller screen, is lighter, and is less expensive compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16. However, it lacks a touchscreen and has a slightly less battery life. On the other hand, the Flex 5 16 is a convertible with a touchscreen, slightly better battery life, and a larger screen that could be useful for multitasking, but it is heavier and might not perform as well in GPU-intensive tasks due to its integrated graphics. Depending on whether you prioritize performance or flexibility and touchscreen capability, one may suit you better than the other. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift X and Lenovo Flex 5 16 offer panels with adequate resolution and brightness, making images and text clear and easy to view, which suits everyday activities like browsing the web and working with documents. For engineering and design, both laptops provide a decent range of colors, meeting the needs for precision in color work but may lack the fullest range seen in top tier displays. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, their screens fall short because they have lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2022) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out for general use due to its high-quality IPS display with a good screen resolution that suits multitasking, a powerful CPU, and dedicated GPU that handle most tasks effortlessly, alongside ample RAM, making it quick and responsive. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a similar RAM, processor for smooth performance, and a high-resolution touchscreen that can enhance interactivity for users, with both models featuring solid battery life and reasonable portability; however, the Swift X may have an edge in graphical tasks due to its dedicated GPU, while the Flex 5 compensates with its 2-in-1 versatility.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.2
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card offers better gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16 which uses integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, but both are limited by their 60Hz screen refresh rates. Even though the Acer Swift X has a more powerful GPU, which is very important for gaming, both laptops have similar processors and high-quality screens, factors that are somewhat important for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and high-quality IPS display, which are crucial for demanding tasks and visual work; however, it is less portable and heavier than the Lenovo Flex 5 16. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, while also having a capable Intel i7 processor and a high-resolution IPS touchscreen display, leverages integrated graphics and is lighter and more versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible, which makes it better for on-the-go use and presentations but less tailored for graphics-intensive engineering software.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Flex 5 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo Flex 5 16
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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