When choosing between the Acer Swift X and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the Acer Swift X, usually being less expensive, offers good performance for tasks like video editing and light gaming due to its dedicated graphics card, but may be heavier and have a shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while typically more costly, is likely lighter with a sleeker design and potentially longer battery life, better suited for business professionals who prioritize portability and battery duration over high-performance graphics. For general use, both are appropriate, but specific needs like portability or graphics performance should guide your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's screen likely offers superior visual clarity and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience. However, for engineering and design, both the Acer Swift X and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provide wide color coverage, essential for accurate color work, but the ThinkBook may excel in color precision. Neither are optimal for gaming or 3D, as their screens don’t prioritize high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness in those applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2022) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X offers a balance of capable CPU and RAM ensuring smooth multitasking and good performance for everyday tasks, with a screen that's sharp and bright, all in a lightweight design that's easy to carry around, though its battery life may not last a full day of work without a charge. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is similarly equipped for general use, with a focus on portability and a high-quality screen, but it also emphasizes a more premium build quality and potentially longer battery life, making it a strong contender for users who prioritize a mix of performance and mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
6.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Acer Swift X (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X offers a dedicated GPU and a decent screen refresh rate that can handle gaming and 3D applications adequately, but it isn't top-tier for those tasks. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also fair for these uses, may fall behind the Acer due to a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for general use rather than intensive graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Acer Swift X (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and graphics-intensive design work, while also featuring a high-quality screen. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x matches the high CPU and RAM demands for engineering software, but its emphasis on portability and a premium keyboard can benefit users who prioritize mobility and typing comfort.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.6/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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."
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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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