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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X (2021) generally costs more than the Lenovo Yoga 6, but offers an Nvidia RTX 3050 which makes it better suited for graphical tasks and gaming. It has less RAM than the Yoga 6, meaning it may handle multitasking with less agility. The Yoga 6 has a touchscreen and a higher resolution display for sharper images and more screen real estate, which is beneficial for productivity tasks like editing documents or browsing. Both have similar battery life, but the Yoga 6 is lighter and may have a slight edge in portability. If graphics performance is a priority and you're okay with less RAM, go for the Acer Swift X. If you prefer a touchscreen, slightly better portability, and more RAM for multitasking at a somewhat lower price, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is the better pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, and gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X boasts a sharper and brighter display, which enhances the experience for general use and complements the high-resolution demands of engineering applications by providing clear and vivid imagery. Its screen, however, lacks the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D designers crave, leading to less fluid movements in fast-paced scenarios. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a decent display for basic tasks and sufficient color accuracy for engineering and design work, yet, like the Acer, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its standard refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Cost
$580
$1,045
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2021) offers a potent combination of a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, all packed into a lightweight frame, making it highly portable and ideal for general use with a satisfactory battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 stands out with more RAM, a similarly efficient CPU, and a touch-enabled, slightly higher resolution screen, also ensuring good portability and better battery life, with its 2-in-1 convertible design adding extra versatility for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, is fair for gaming and 3D since it provides adequate graphics performance, although its standard screen refresh rate limits the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo Yoga 6 relies on its integrated Vega 8 graphics within an AMD Ryzen CPU, and while it offers fair capabilities for casual gaming and modest 3D work, it similarly suffers from a standard refresh rate that restricts high-level gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.0
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2021) is well-suited for engineering and design due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which handles demanding software comfortably, but it comes with a standard 16:9 screen which is less ideal for design work than the Lenovo Yoga 6's taller 16:10 display which offers more vertical space for better workflow visibility. While the Lenovo Yoga 6 lacks a dedicated GPU, it compensates with a higher RAM capacity and its integrated Vega 8 graphics, housed in a 2-in-1 convertible form that enhances portability and usability in various settings, offering a balance between performance and flexibility.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Acer Swift X (2021) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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."
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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