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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2021) is often less expensive than the HP EliteBook 845 G9 while offering a capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU suitable for gaming and 3D work. However, it comes with half the amount of RAM and a battery that won't last as long as the EliteBook's. The EliteBook also provides a slightly higher resolution display, more modern processor, and double the RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and engineering tasks. It is, however, somewhat more expensive and less ideal for high-end gaming due to its integrated graphics. If cost is a critical factor and you need a laptop for gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the Swift X may be a better choice. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for a more recent model with better multitasking capabilities and longer battery life, the EliteBook could suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the HP EliteBook 845 G9
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
7.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift X and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 have screens with sufficient resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid displays that are comfortable for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, both laptops offer good color coverage, essential for accuracy in graphic design and photo editing, but they might not cover the full spectrum of professional-grade color spaces. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, detracting from the immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9 has 12 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.
Cost
$580
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the HP EliteBook 845 G9 costs $740.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is suitable for general use as it offers a solid CPU and GPU combo, enough RAM, and full HD screen quality, paired with good portability and decent battery life. The HP EliteBook 845 G9, while similar in portability, steps up with a better CPU, more RAM, a higher resolution screen, along with longer battery life, making it a stronger choice for more demanding general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.3
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 HP EliteBook 845 G9 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is capable for gaming and 3D tasks but is limited by its standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz; meanwhile, the HP EliteBook 845 G9 is equipped with an integrated AMD Radeon 660M GPU, also suitable for gaming and 3D work, and while it offers a slightly higher screen quality, it too has a similar limitation with a 60Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is well-suited for engineering and design tasks with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it capable of handling graphics-intensive applications, whereas the HP EliteBook 845 G9 caters to similar needs with doubled RAM for better multitasking and an integrated AMD Radeon 660M graphics, which might not be as powerful for highly graphical tasks but offers efficiency gains. The Acer has a solid build and decent screen quality but the HP boasts higher screen resolution and slightly better battery life, catering to users needing prolonged usage and better display details.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 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
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP EliteBook 845 G9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP EliteBook 845 G9 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP EliteBook 845 G9 to have very good build quality, while the Acer Swift X (2021) has 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 HP EliteBook 845 G9 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift X (2021) | HP EliteBook 845 G9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $740 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.42" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.82" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 5 6650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 402 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 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 EliteBook 845 G9
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Sebastian Jentsch | July 2022
"The high-end version of the HP EliteBook 845 G9 with a Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS, 32GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD packs a lot of power, but is still quiet and cool enough to operate in noise-sensitive environments. Quiet, cool and drawing on a massive 40 watts from the APU at the same time, however, is not possible. The 14-incher only has a single-fan solution and it only just manages to keep an near unthrottled Ryzen 9 in check."
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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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