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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2022) is a solid choice if you prioritize performance and can afford to spend more. It's equipped with a powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX Graphics, making it suitable for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning more so than the XPG Xenia 14. However, the Xenia 14, while less expensive, also has a good Intel processor but relies on integrated graphics, which are less suitable for graphically intensive tasks but more power-efficient, which may contribute to longer battery life. It's also lighter and slightly more portable than the Acer Swift X. Both have good build quality and sufficient power for general use, but if you're into gaming, rendering, or other GPU-intensive tasks, the Acer Swift X is the better suited, while the XPG Xenia 14 emphasizes portability and value for everyday computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) is good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2022) stands out for engineering and design tasks with its higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, which are preferred for their performance in compute-intensive applications, while also offering a high-quality screen. The XPG Xenia 14, while lighter and more portable, uses an integrated GPU which is sufficient for less demanding engineering tasks and also has a high-quality screen, but may not handle intense graphic workloads as well as the Acer Swift X.
Screen Quality
7.0
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
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 XPG Xenia 14 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X and the XPG Xenia 14 both have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness which cater to general computing needs and tasks that require attention to detail like text sharpness and video clarity, making them suitable for day-to-day use and professional work environments. For engineering and design, both laptops offer good color accuracy and cover a broad spectrum of colors, ensuring that designers and engineers see true-to-life colors when working on projects that demand color precision. However, both models are not ideal for gaming and 3D due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced scenes, affecting the overall gaming experience.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) excels in general use due to its strong CPU and dedicated GPU, providing better performance for demanding applications while still offering good battery life and a quality screen; however, it's less portable due to its heavier weight. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14 delivers similar battery life and has a good screen, but with a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, which may make it suitable for less intensive tasks, and it is more portable due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU that outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the XPG Xenia 14, enabling better performance in gaming and 3D applications; however, both laptops have similar 60Hz refresh rate screens, limiting the smoothness of fast-paced action. While the Swift's screen offers a slightly higher resolution, enhancing visual detail, its stronger CPU and GPU suit more demanding tasks, whereas the Xenia may lag due to its integrated graphics and lower-tier CPU, despite being more portable due to its lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2022) and XPG Xenia 14 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 XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift X (2022) | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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