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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and touchscreen capability, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is the better choice since it offers a longer battery life and a touchscreen. Its display has a higher resolution and refresh rate which is beneficial for a sharper, smoother visual experience. Conversely, the Acer Swift X provides a solid balance for general use and some 3D/machine learning tasks at a more portable weight. Both have similar storage and RAM configurations, with Lenovo offering double the storage space. Each laptop is equipped with a capable processor and dedicated graphics suitable for gaming, but they are not primarily gaming laptops. The right option depends on your specific needs, such as the need for higher portability or longer unplugged use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, the Acer Swift X and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 both have panels with clear resolution and ample brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, both laptops offer decent color coverage, which ensures that the visuals and designs created are accurate and vibrant, but they may not cover the entire professional color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, these laptops fall short, as their displays are not designed with the high refresh rates preferred for those activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Cost
$1,313
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 has a higher quality screen with a better resolution and touch capability, more storage space, and longer battery life, which justifies its very good rating for general use. Meanwhile, the Acer Swift X offers comparable CPU and RAM performance, a solid screen, and excellent heat management, but its slightly lesser storage, screen quality, and battery life lead to its good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals, and it's equipped with a variant of the same GPU but with more memory, allowing for improved graphic handling compared to the Acer Swift X (2022) which has a standard screen refresh rate and less GPU memory.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with its powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and a high-quality IPS screen. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 combines a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor with a similar Nvidia GPU, a slightly larger and sharper touchscreen display, and a longer battery life but falls slightly short in keyboard quality, which can be an important factor for engineers and designers who type extensively.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
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
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Acer Swift X (2022) 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 Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.92" | |
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 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 Slim Pro 7 14
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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