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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a balance between performance and portability for daily tasks and casual content creation, the Acer Swift X can be a good choice, considering it has a reputation for solid performance in a lightweight design. However, if you are looking for a laptop more suited for gaming or resource-intensive tasks and you don't mind a heavier device with shorter battery life, the HP Victus 15 could serve you better, especially if you are looking to save some money. The Swift X may offer better build quality and display, but the Victus tends to provide more power for demanding applications and games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2021).
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Swift X has a display that provides sharp visuals and good brightness, which makes it comfortable to work with for browsing or video streaming, while the HP Victus 15 has a similar level of clarity and brightness that suits everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the Acer Swift X's color reproduction covers a wider range of the color spectrum, offering more precise colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, but the HP Victus 15, while still decent, doesn't match up in color accuracy. Lastly, for gaming and 3D work, both the Acer Swift X and the HP Victus 15 fall short because of their lower refresh rates, which mean less fluid motion and responsiveness compared to models specifically designed for these purposes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) offers a solid balance for general use with its good CPU performance, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, coupled with a lightweight design and longer battery life which enhances portability, making it suitable for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X is fair for gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and standard screen refresh rate, but the HP Victus 15 offers a higher refresh rate which is paramount for smooth gameplay, coupled with the same GPU for graphic performance, making it better suited for such tasks despite its somewhat bulkier form and potential portability trade-offs. Both laptops have adequate CPUs and screen quality for gaming, but the HP's high-refresh display and larger screen may offer a more immersive experience at the expense of shorter battery life and heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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 Victus 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) stands out for engineering and design purposes due to its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which provide capable performance, and its highly portable design with a quality IPS screen for accurate color representation.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 Victus 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
7.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Victus 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2021) and HP Victus 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$580
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the HP Victus 15 costs $580.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $580 | ||
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 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 52.5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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