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Updated January 10, 2024·
When considering the Acer Swift X (2021) versus the HP 15" Laptop, the Acer generally offers higher performance, which makes it suitable for graphics-intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, due to its dedicated GPU. However, this performance comes with a higher price tag. The HP 15" Laptop, on the other hand, may be more cost-effective and can handle general use such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption well. If battery life and portability are priorities, the Acer Swift X is likely superior as it's designed to be a more premium, portable machine. If you're not planning on performing demanding tasks and prefer a more budget-friendly option, the HP 15" might fit your needs. Consider how you plan to use the laptop—whether it's for everyday tasks or more specialized activities—to determine which tradeoffs are acceptable for your situation and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
General Use
7.4
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X offers a better CPU and GPU combination, which translates to smoother performance in various tasks and some gaming capabilities, a higher quality screen, and significantly lighter weight, making it more portable and suitable for general use. Meanwhile, the HP 15" Laptop, with less powerful internal components and a dimmer display, offers commendable battery life and portability but falls short in performance and screen quality, making it only fair for general use despite having a larger screen.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is equipped with a stronger CPU and GPU, namely the AMD Ryzen 5 coupled with an Nvidia RTX 3050, which makes it more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, compared to the HP 15" Laptop which has a less powerful Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics. Moreover, the Acer Swift X (2021) also offers a higher quality screen, which is vital for design precision, while the HP falls short in both the performance and screen quality departments.
Content Creation
7.5
6.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X boasts a more vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness that's ideal for everyday tasks, making it stand out in general use and suitable for engineering and design due to its wider range of colors. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop has a decent screen that meets the minimum requirements for general activities and design tasks, but it doesn't excel in any particular area. Neither laptop is optimized for gaming or 3D work, as both lack high refresh rate displays which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The Acer Swift X (2021) has good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$375
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.9
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
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2021) to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift X (2021) features an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, while the HP 15" Laptop uses integrated Intel UHD Graphics, which is less powerful for such tasks; both have standard refresh rates on their screens which are adequate for gaming. However, the Acer's GPU offers a significant advantage for gaming performance compared to the HP, though both laptops are not designed for high-refresh-rate gaming experiences.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $375 | ||
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 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 41 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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
HP 15" Laptop
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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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