If saving money is a priority and you're mainly using the laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and occasional photo editing, the Acer Swift X will suffice and leave more cash in your pocket. However, if you frequently travel and desire a laptop with a more robust build, longer battery life, and additional business features like better security, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is worth the extra investment. The ThinkPad is also better suited for those who need a 2-in-1 device with touch screen functionality for presentations or note-taking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
Good for engineering and design
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Acer Swift X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Acer Swift X and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provide sharp visuals and comfortable viewing with their high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view. For engineering and design, both laptops have displays that cover a broad range of colors, ensuring that professionals can see accurate and vibrant hues critical for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that these activities demand.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Acer Swift X (2021) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$580
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) with a high-performing AMD processor, quality graphics card, and moderate battery life suits general use with a potential for light gaming, but has less RAM than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which offers increased memory, a premium 2-in-1 design for versatility, and a higher resolution touchscreen display, making it also a strong option for general use and productivity, especially for those who prioritize portability and tablet functionality.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.0/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card suitable for entry-level gaming and 3D applications, but its 60Hz screen refresh rate limits the smoothness of fast-paced visuals; the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, while having an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU that's less capable for demanding graphics, also has the same 60Hz screen refresh limit but offers a higher screen resolution and touchscreen functionality, catering more to general productivity than high-end gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift X (2021) to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and an AMD Ryzen CPU known for handling engineering and design software efficiently, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a higher-resolution touchscreen, a premium 2-in-1 convertible form factor, and double the RAM, making it ideal for multitasking and stylus-based input which can be beneficial for design tasks.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.6/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"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."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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