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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2021) generally costs slightly more and offers robust performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and light gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card. It has a decent battery life, and at just over 3 pounds, it's quite portable, making it a great option for users frequently on the move. The laptop has a solid build quality, a backlit keyboard, and enough general computing power for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is slightly less expensive, has double the storage, and more RAM out of the box, which is beneficial for multitasking and handling complex engineering tasks. Its AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with integrated Vega 8 graphics is less powerful for intensive gaming or 3D work compared to the Swift X. However, it has a higher resolution touchscreen display, which can be great for productivity and media consumption. It also offers a similar battery life but is a bit heavier, which may affect portability. Ultimately, if intense graphical power is a priority, the Swift X could be the better choice, whereas for a balance between performance and value with a touch-enabled display, the Dell Inspiron might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift X stands out with a higher resolution and brighter display, making images and text crisper and easier to see in various lighting conditions, while the Dell Inspiron 14 offers an adequate display that may not be as vibrant or sharp. In engineering and design, the Acer Swift X's screen delivers a wider color range, essential for accuracy in color-sensitive tasks, outperforming the Dell Inspiron 14, which provides serviceable color representation but isn't ideal for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short, with the Acer Swift X and the Dell Inspiron underdelivering on refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay, even though the resolution and panel quality are reasonable for other uses.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Cost
$580
$779
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) offers solid performance with a decent graphics card, sufficient for general tasks and casual gaming, but has modest storage and RAM, making it suitable for everyday use, while the larger screen and longer battery life support extended use.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.3
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Inspiron 14 7435 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because, while both have decent GPUs with the Acer featuring an Nvidia RTX 3050 and the Dell utilizing its AMD Ryzen CPU's integrated Vega 8 graphics, their screen refresh rates are limited to the standard 60Hz which is not ideal for high-frame-rate gaming. Additionally, despite having capable processors, their screens are of average quality, which could diminish the overall visual gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which, along with a high brightness screen, makes it suitable for intensive engineering and design applications that may involve 3D rendering or graphics work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Swift X (2021) 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
7.3
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Acer Swift X (2021) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 (2021) and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 216 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Swift X (2021)
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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."
Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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