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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X is more affordable and offers good portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it suited for general use and those needing to work on the go. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7, while more expensive and heavier, provides superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. Its larger, higher resolution display and better keyboard also enhance the user experience for demanding applications, but with a tradeoff in battery life and portability. Consider the Acer Swift X if price and portability are key, and the Lenovo Legion 7 if performance and high-quality graphics are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion 7 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is appropriate for general use as it combines a reasonable balance of performance through its CPU and RAM, clear display quality, and higher portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, while Lenovo Legion 7 is tailored for general use by offering a more powerful CPU, a larger and more vibrant screen, doubling the RAM, and substantial storage, but sacrifices some portability and battery life due to its larger size and weight. Both laptops have satisfactory storage, keyboard quality, and manage heat and operating noise well, making them versatile for various tasks beyond their primary designations.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers superior gaming and 3D performance largely due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165 compared to the Acer Swift X's Nvidia RTX 3050 and 60 refresh rate. While both have quality IPS displays, the Lenovo's additional processing power and graphical capabilities make it better suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the Acer Swift X for engineering and design due to its superior processor, double the RAM, and a more powerful graphics card, along with a higher resolution and larger screen that benefits detailed work. While the Swift X is lighter and more portable, the Legion 7 compensates for its heft with better keyboard quality, although both have similar speaker quality and operating noise levels.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift X offers a display that's bright and has ample resolution suited for daily tasks and productivity, making it ideal for general use and technical work where clarity and detail are important. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lack of a high refresh rate means that motion won't be as smooth, and detailed graphics might not be displayed as crisply, which can detract from immersive experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7's display not only provides the necessary brightness and resolution for general use and engineering, but its richer color gamuts make it excellent for design professionals who need accurate color representation, although it too falls short for gaming due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 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.
Cost
$580
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.5
7.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 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
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 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.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo Legion 7
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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