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Updated March 22, 2024·
For performance in tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the Acer Swift X with its dedicated graphics card offers more power, but it may have shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, which is known for durability and often has better battery performance but might not handle intensive graphics tasks as well. The ThinkPad typically features a more robust build quality and keyboard experience, making it a favorite for business users who prioritize typing comfort and reliability over raw performance. If portability and long battery life trump the need for high-end graphics, the Lenovo could be a better fit, otherwise, for graphics-heavy applications, the Acer Swift X would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.4
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift X offers a solid combination of CPU performance and RAM, which ensures smooth general use, along with a high-quality screen and sufficient battery life, making it a reliable choice for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 excels with its top-notch keyboard, durability, and better portability, complemented by robust CPU and RAM that provide a bit more edge for demanding applications, though this may come with a higher price point.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
Considering these laptops, the Acer Swift X and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 feature displays with suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and engineering work, making texts sharp and content vibrant, which is essential for both general productivity and detailed design tasks. For engineering and design, their color accuracy across different spectrums is crucial for professionals who rely on precise color representation for their work. However, neither laptop excels in gaming or 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, meaning animations and fast-paced visuals won't be as smooth as on displays optimized for these purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,313
$1,459
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,459.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X offers a dedicated GPU, which provides the necessary graphics power for gaming and 3D applications, but its average screen refresh rate limits smoothness in fast-paced games. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while having a robust CPU for handling various tasks, also has a moderate screen refresh rate and its GPU may not be as powerful as the Swift X's, making it less ideal for more demanding gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
The Acer Swift X offers strong CPU performance, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU necessary for demanding engineering and design tasks, coupled with a high-quality screen that enhances visual work. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while slightly less powerful in graphics, showcases a balance of good CPU performance, suitable RAM, and a robust build quality including a durable keyboard that can appeal to professionals who prioritize typing comfort and device longevity, even if it means sacrificing some screen vibrancy and speaker quality.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X13 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift X (2022) is good.
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
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and Acer Swift X (2022) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $1,459 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 11.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 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."
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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