When choosing between the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, consider your primary use. The Acer Swift X comes with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and an Intel i7 processor, making it better suited for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 uses integrated graphics but has a newer Intel i7 processor, and its OLED touchscreen might appeal more to those prioritizing multimedia consumption and portability with its flexible 360-degree hinge. The Samsung's OLED screen delivers vibrant colors and contrasts, whereas the Acer's IPS display offers good color coverage with a higher resolution that benefits productivity tasks. Both have similar storage, RAM, and weigh around the same, with the Acer being slightly lighter, but the Samsung's touchscreen adds versatility. If your budget allows and you need better graphic performance, the Acer is a better fit. However, for everyday use, multimedia, and the added convenience of a touchscreen, the Samsung offers better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offer high-resolution displays with vibrant colors and sufficient brightness, making them excellent for browsing, video streaming, and productivity applications. The superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts of the Samsung make it more suitable for professional engineering and design work where color representation is critical. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, despite adequate resolutions and panel types that may provide a decent visual experience for less demanding graphics tasks.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.4/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is better suited for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is superior to the integrated graphics found in the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360; however, both have screens with the same refresh rate, which is a crucial factor for smooth visuals in gaming. While the Swift X has a higher resolution, non-touch IPS screen, the Galaxy Book3 360 offers a lower resolution touchscreen with OLED technology, which means better color reproduction at the expense of sharpness and gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.8/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Swift X (2022) 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Acer Swift X (2022) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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.
Cost
$1,313
$1,299
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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."
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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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