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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i each have their strengths and come at different price points. The Acer is lighter and therefore more portable but has a shorter battery life. It's a good fit for general use and moderate engineering tasks. If you prioritize a larger screen, stronger performance for 3D, machine learning, or more demanding engineering applications, the Lenovo may better serve you, though it's heavier and offers less battery longevity. Neither are ideal for intensive gaming despite having gaming-capable hardware. Both have backlit keyboards and no number pad, with good build quality and heat management. The Lenovo's higher refresh rate display benefits fast-motion graphics work, while the Acer has a greater color accuracy, which can be better for photo editing and related tasks. Choose based on your primary use: general portability and price sensitivity with the Acer, or higher performance for specialized tasks with the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i outperforms the Acer Swift X (2022) in gaming and 3D applications as it is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 compared to the Acer's RTX 3050 GPU and 60 refresh rate. While both laptops have similar CPUs and quality displays, the superior GPU and screen refresh rate of the Lenovo provide a smoother and more visually responsive experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i edges out for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and running complex software, whereas the Acer Swift X (2022), though equipped with a capable CPU and GPU, falls slightly behind in raw power. Both have adequate RAM and high-quality IPS displays for precision work, with the Lenovo offering a higher resolution that could benefit detailed design work.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vivid and accurate colors for general productivity and creative tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i stands out with a very good screen that offers better resolution and brightness, enhancing visibility and detail. The Acer Swift X, while offering a good display, falls slightly short in comparison, though it still provides ample quality for most engineering and design applications where color representation is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both laptops may not be ideal due to their lower refresh rates, even though they have adequate resolution and panel types for moderate gaming needs.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both equipped with similar amounts of RAM and high-quality IPS screens, ensuring smooth multitasking and clear, vibrant visuals, thus suitable for general use. However, the Acer Swift X is more portable with longer battery life, favoring users who prioritize mobility, while the IdeaPad Pro 5i, with a larger screen and more powerful GPU, is better for users who need greater visual space and can handle more graphically intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.6
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 75 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 | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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