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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers higher graphics performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, which comes at a higher price compared to the HP Envy x360 15". However, the latter provides touch screen functionality and a larger display at a more affordable price, making it an attractive option for general use and entertainment. The Acer Swift X is lighter and thus more portable, but the HP Envy has a longer battery life, making it suitable for longer use away from a power source. If your tasks involve engineering software or gaming, the Acer's dedicated graphics card would be beneficial, while the HP is better suited for day-to-day productivity and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- The HP Envy x360 15" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Swift X's screen offers vibrant colors and sharp details due to its high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, as it adequately covers color gamuts important for such tasks. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming, where smoother motion from higher refresh rates is preferred. Conversely, the HP Envy x360's screen is decent for regular activities and can manage engineering software, but its average color range and modest resolution may not fully meet the needs of precision color work, while also falling short for gaming and animation due to its lower refresh rate.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$518
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $518.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X has a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, making it great for general use, while its solid screen quality and portability due to its relatively light weight and good battery life enhance its daily usability. Meanwhile, the HP Envy x360 15" boasts a touch screen for versatile use and similarly good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, alongside comparable battery life, but is slightly less portable due to its larger screen and heavier build.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
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
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2021) with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU offers better graphical performance than the HP Envy x360 15", which relies on integrated graphics with its AMD Vega 7, but both are limited by their 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are not ideal for fast-paced gaming where higher refresh rates are preferred. Additionally, while the Acer might provide marginally better frame rates due to its GPU, neither laptop has the highest quality displays nor top-tier CPUs, which are important for demanding 3D tasks and gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2021) to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) outperforms the HP Envy x360 15" for engineering and design tasks mainly due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is more powerful than the integrated Vega 7 graphics in the HP Envy, providing better handling of graphically-intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Envy x360 15" 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.
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Envy x360 15" 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 HP Envy x360 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $518 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 55 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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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