The Acer Swift X (2022) leans towards users who need higher performance for tasks like engineering projects, 3D modeling, or machine learning, thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, but at the cost of being heavier and more expensive. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable and offers a highly portable design with a lighter weight and an OLED touchscreen display, making it suitable for general use and media consumption. However, it uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU which is less equipped for intensive tasks. The decision comes down to whether performance or portability and cost is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X has a display that provides vivid colors and clarity suitable for everyday computing and professional design work, with ample resolution and brightness, but it lacks the high refresh rate critical for smooth visuals in 3D applications and gaming. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a similar visual experience with its high-quality display, ensuring sharp and accurate color reproduction for engineering tasks and general use, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D work, but both excel in providing clear and color-accurate displays for general and engineering purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,313
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out with its dedicated graphics card appropriate for medium to high workloads in general use, and its powerful CPU alongside considerable RAM make it a good fit for those seeking strong performance, while Samsung's Galaxy Book2 360 offers a premium 2-in-1 experience with great screen quality, including an OLED display, and is lighter making it highly portable with a battery lasting through the day, ideal for users prioritizing versatility and mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) has an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is good for gaming and 3D applications, but the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe graphics, which, while fair, is not dedicated to gaming like the RTX series. Both laptops have comparable screen refresh rates and CPUs that can handle gaming to a certain degree, but the Swift X's dedicated GPU gives it an edge in gaming and 3D performance over the Galaxy Book2 360's integrated graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, better suited for demanding software, whereas the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, despite having an integrated GPU, offers a high-quality OLED touchscreen that may benefit design tasks with its superior color accuracy. The Acer is slightly heavier and less portable but compensates with higher performance, while the Samsung balances performance with excellent portability, along with a better screen and speakers, making it a versatile choice for on-the-go engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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