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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability and better battery life are your main concerns, the Acer Swift X is a good choice as it is lighter and typically offers longer usage on a single charge. However, if you are looking for superior gaming performance, more extensive multitasking capabilities, or require heavy-duty processing for tasks like video editing, the Lenovo Legion 5 has a more robust build tailored for these needs, albeit with a tradeoff in weight and battery efficiency. If the difference in price isn't a dealbreaker, choose based on whether mobility or high-performance computing is more critical for your daily use. 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 Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.9
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022), with an Nvidia RTX 3050 and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers fair gaming and 3D performance suitable for less demanding titles, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" steps up with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a higher 165Hz refresh rate, making it good for more graphic-intensive games and 3D work, complemented by a somewhat more powerful CPU and better screen quality. The tradeoff is that the Legion 5 is heavier and less portable than the Swift X, emphasizing a design more focused on performance than mobility.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is rated very good for engineering and design mainly due to its more powerful graphics card, better screen refresh rate, and additional RAM slots, which are crucial for heavy software use, whereas the Acer Swift X (2022), although a solid choice, has a less capable graphics card and fewer RAM slots, but its lighter weight makes it more portable for users who need to move around frequently. While the Legion 5 is heavier and might have more operating noise due to its higher performance capabilities, the Swift X offers a more silent operation and is easier to carry.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift X provides a pleasant visual experience with adequate resolution and brightness, while the Lenovo Legion 5 offers enhanced brightness and sharpness, making it very appealing for everyday tasks. The engineering and design user will appreciate the Legion's wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction, although the Swift X's display is quite capable in this regard as well. However, gamers and 3D professionals might find both laptops lacking due to lower refresh rates, which means less smooth motion and responsiveness compared to specialized gaming models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is praised for its balance of power and portability, with a capable CPU and high-quality screen packed into a lightweight design with good battery life, making it ideal for those who prioritize mobility and battery longevity without compromising on performance for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a more powerful CPU and GPU for demanding applications and better screen resolution but sacrifices portability and battery life, thus catering to users who require greater performance and are less concerned about carrying the device around or frequently being away from power sources.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 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 Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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