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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is somewhat more expensive than the Lenovo LOQ 16 and offers a smaller, higher-resolution screen, which is great for sharp visuals but may affect battery life negatively. The Acer has a less powerful graphics card compared to Lenovo's, so if you're into gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, Lenovo might be better despite its larger size and heavier weight. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, but if portability and screen quality are more important than gaming performance and you don't mind spending a bit extra, go for the Acer Swift X. 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 LOQ 16
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the Acer Swift X's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and lower refresh rate of 60Hz. While both have high-quality IPS screens and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Lenovo make it better for responsive gaming and smoother visuals.
Screen Quality
7.0
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for engineering and design, and content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X and Lenovo LOQ 16 offer screens with resolutions and brightness levels that are suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, which is why they're good for general use. Both models support a wide range of colors, covering various color gamuts, making them suitable for professions like graphic design and engineering, where color accuracy is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications which require high refresh rates for smooth visuals, both laptops may fall short as they prioritize screen quality and color accuracy over fast refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$740
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out for general use with its lighter weight and longer battery life, which enhance portability and on-the-go usage, coupled with a robust CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 16 offers similar CPU and RAM capabilities for effective general use tasks, with a larger screen that provides a comfortable viewing experience but somewhat reduced battery life and heavier weight, affecting its ease of mobility.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 excels in engineering and design with a more powerful GPU, better screen refresh rate, and it has more RAM and storage expansion options, but it is heavier and hence less portable when compared to the lighter Acer Swift X which offers a solid CPU and GPU combo for most engineering tasks but falls behind in GPU power and screen refresh capabilities. Both laptops have high-quality displays and keyboards, but the Lenovo's higher weight and size trade portability for advanced screen and performance features that better facilitate engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo LOQ 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo LOQ 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift X (2022) | Lenovo LOQ 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 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 LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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