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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers a more portable and affordable option with decent performance for general use but has lower capabilities for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. It has a smaller screen and a battery that supports longer typical usage. The Gigabyte Aorus 7, on the other hand, is geared towards more intensive tasks like gaming, engineering, or 3D/machine learning, thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which is great for fast-paced visuals, but it's heavier and not as portable, with a shorter battery life during typical usage. Choose the Acer if you prioritize portability and battery life for everyday tasks, or the Gigabyte if you need high performance for demanding applications and can manage a heavier device with less battery endurance. 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 7
- 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
8.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals in fast-paced games, compared to the Acer Swift X which has a lower-tier Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a standard refresh rate screen. Additionally, the Gigabyte's screen also offers a larger size and its higher RAM enhances overall performance, although this makes it less portable and more expensive than the Acer.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is more suited for engineering and design due to its superior central processing unit, double the random-access memory of the Acer Swift X (2021), and a more powerful graphics processing unit, which are crucial for intensive tasks; additionally, it has better screen quality, with higher color space coverage and brightness. However, the Acer Swift X offers a more portable design and longer battery life, which could be better for users who prioritize mobility and off-charger use over raw performance.
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 7 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When choosing between the Acer Swift X and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, consider that while both have good display resolution and brightness, the Gigabyte offers superior screen quality, providing more vibrant and clearer visuals. For engineering and design tasks, the color accuracy and wider color gamuts are crucial; the Acer delivers adequate performance but the Gigabyte excels with better color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Gigabyte may not meet the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion, despite its good resolution and panel quality, making neither laptop ideal for this purpose.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$1,190
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
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
6.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X offers a solid balance for general use with a capable AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU combination, a decent amount of RAM, and a high-quality IPS display, packaged in a slim and light frame with good battery life, making it highly portable. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 also suits general use with a swift Intel CPU and a more powerful Nvidia GPU, more RAM for heavy multitasking, and a large display, but it's heavier with a lower battery life, making it less portable but more apt for demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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
8.5/10
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 7 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 7 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 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 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 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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