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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2021) is more affordable, lighter, and offers better battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. It features an AMD Ryzen processor and RTX 3050 graphics, which can handle some gaming and light creative work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 15P is more expensive but comes with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and RTX 3080 graphics, significantly enhancing performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. It also has a higher RAM capacity, which is beneficial for intensive multitasking and professional software but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting portability. Choose the Acer for everyday use and light tasks, or the Gigabyte for performance-intensive purposes and less concern about portability and battery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P outperforms the Acer Swift X (2021) in gaming and 3D thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 300Hz, compared to the Acer's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. While both laptops have IPS displays with full HD resolution, the Aorus 15P's superior GPU and refresh rate make it more suited for fast-paced gaming and demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X is suitable for engineering and design due to its competent AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, but with less RAM and storage, it's less suited for very intensive tasks compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 15P, which has a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, as well as four times the RAM and double the storage, making it very good for resource-heavy applications. The Aorus 15P, however, is heavier and less portable than the Swift X, which may matter if you often work on the go.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering general use, both the Acer Swift X and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offer pleasing screen features like resolution and brightness, which contribute to clear and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate their screens' wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for precise works. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops could lead to less smooth visuals, which could detract from the immersive experience that these activities typically benefit from.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 5 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,950
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15P costs $1,950.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X is praised for general use due to its combination of sufficient CPU power and RAM, a quality IPS display, and a notable balance of light weight and long battery life, making it highly portable. Conversely, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers a more powerful CPU and graphics unit, larger screen, and more RAM and storage, its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable but more suitable for intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Gigabyte Aorus 15P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,950 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.8 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.6" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15P
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Mike Wobker | June 2021
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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