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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and need a laptop for everyday use with good portability, the Acer Swift X would be a sound choice. However, if you require top-notch performance for tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, and you don't mind spending more and dealing with a heavier and possibly less battery-efficient laptop, then the Gigabyte Aorus 17H would be better suited for your needs. Keep in mind that the larger size of the Gigabyte model will affect its portability, but it will typically deliver significantly better performance for demanding tasks due to its higher-end hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use, though the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is suited for general use with its decent screen quality, and lightweight design enhancing portability and battery life, making it easy to carry around for everyday tasks. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H, despite its larger screen and higher-performance CPU and RAM suitable for more intensive applications, is less portable and has a shorter battery life, which might limit its use on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.7
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is less suited for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a mainstream GPU and a basic screen refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in these areas with a high-end GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which translates to smoother visuals and better performance in fast-paced games. Additionally, the Aorus 17H has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the Swift X, further contributing to its superior gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Acer Swift X is favored for its portability and very good screen quality; however, its lower RAM and less powerful CPU and GPU make it less suitable for the most demanding engineering tasks compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. The Aorus 17H, with a high-performance CPU, very powerful GPU, and double the RAM, excels in engineering and design applications but sacrifices portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift X has an appealing balance of resolution and brightness, making it a suitable choice for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its higher resolution and brightness, enhances the visual experience even more. For engineering and design, the Acer Swift X might not cover as wide a color gamut as professionals desire, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers more accurate color reproduction, beneficial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are paramount to responsiveness and smooth visuals, both laptops may fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over fast screen refresh capabilities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$2,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | 1 | |
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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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 17H
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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