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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Swift X and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, consider that the Acer offers a competitive price and includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which is great for gaming or creative work. However, it comes with less storage and memory than the Dell. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 provides a higher-resolution screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which may be better for productivity tasks, and it has double the storage and memory, which could be beneficial if you use heavy applications or multitask often. The Inspiron also features a newer processor that may offer improved performance for some tasks, but the Swift X's dedicated graphics give it an edge for intensive visual work or gaming. The Dell is heavier and may not be as easy to carry around as the lighter Acer. Additionally, the Dell comes with Windows 11 Pro as opposed to the Acer's Windows 11 Home, which provides additional business-oriented features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with a more powerful Intel CPU, double the RAM, and a larger screen with higher resolution, provides better performance and screen quality, essential for very good general use, albeit at a cost to portability and battery life compared to the Acer Swift X. While the Acer Swift X supports general use with a competent AMD CPU and sufficient memory, its smaller size and lighter weight favor portability and longer battery life, though its screen and performance don't match the Dell's level.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is well-regarded for engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and high-quality IPS screen, making it suitable for computationally intensive tasks and detailed visual work. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is appreciated for the same uses because of its higher RAM capacity, next-generation Intel i7 CPU with integrated graphics suitable for engineering applications, and a larger, higher-resolution 16-inch screen which benefits design work, albeit with a slight sacrifice in portability compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
7.5
8.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2021) 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
7.3
7.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Acer Swift X and the Dell Inspiron 16 have displays that offer clear images and comfortable brightness levels, making everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming a pleasant experience. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide sufficiently accurate colors for most professional needs, although they might not cover the full range of color gamuts required by high-end visual professionals. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, their screens fall short due to the lower refresh rates that can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, and the moderate resolution and panel type may not deliver the sharpness and responsiveness desired by serious gamers or 3D artists.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the Acer Swift X (2021) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$849
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2021) has an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card which is better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, however, neither is optimal for intense gaming due to their 60Hz screen refresh rate limit. While both laptops have decent CPUs and screen quality, the stronger graphics card in the Acer gives it an edge for these specific tasks despite the similar screen refresh rates and CPU capabilities of both models.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i7-1360P | |
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" | 16" | |
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 | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 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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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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