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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X, typically at a slightly lower price point, offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card suitable for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, along with good general performance. However, Dell Latitude 5530, with a higher cost, provides more RAM, which can be advantageous for multitasking and engineering applications despite having integrated graphics that are less suitable for intensive 3D tasks. The Acer has a solid build, decent display, and is lighter, making it more portable, while the Dell's professional build quality suits business environments and may offer better durability. Consider the importance of graphical performance versus RAM and professional build quality when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5530
- The Dell Latitude 5530 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5530 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X, with its vivid colors and higher resolution, offers clearer and brighter images that enhance the experience for both general tasks and detailed engineering or design work, yet falls short in gaming due to its standard refresh rate. The Dell Latitude 5530 provides adequate screen quality for everyday activities and professional work, but doesn't stand out for color-sensitive tasks as its coverage of color gamuts isn't as extensive. Both laptops are less suitable for 3D work or gaming, as their lower refresh rates do not match the smoothness required by these applications.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the Dell Latitude 5530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$919
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Dell Latitude 5530 costs $919.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
286.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) offers a good balance between CPU and GPU performance for general tasks and lightweight design, with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics, a bright IPS screen, and respectable battery life, but less RAM and storage than the Dell. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5530 is equipped with more RAM, which can improve multitasking, has a slightly larger screen, and includes professional features like Windows 11 Pro, but it compromises slightly on battery life and portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Latitude 5530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is fair for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which outperforms the Intel Iris Xe graphics in the Dell Latitude 5530, though both machines have the same screen refresh rate of 60 Hz which is modest for gaming. The Swift X's more capable GPU significantly benefits gaming and 3D tasks, however, the Latitude with its professional aesthetics might be preferred for business environments despite its less powerful integrated graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.9
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2021) to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5530 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is tailored for engineering and design thanks to its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, providing robust processing and graphics capabilities needed for such demanding tasks, though with less RAM than the Dell. Meanwhile, the Dell Latitude 5530, with its Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, offers a balance of performance for engineering applications and superior RAM, with both laptops possessing high-quality screens, but considerations should be made for the Acer's better GPU for design work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Latitude 5530 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
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Latitude 5530 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5530 has 9 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
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Dell Latitude 5530 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 Latitude 5530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Dell Latitude 5530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $919 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.87'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i5-1245U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 286 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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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