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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers a more wallet-friendly option with respectable performance for general use, longer battery life, and is lighter for better portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while more expensive, provides higher performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, as well as engineering tasks, thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It also boasts a higher resolution display with a much faster refresh rate, which is beneficial for fast motion clarity but comes with the trade-off of being slightly heavier and having slightly less battery longevity. Both laptops have backlit keyboards and multiple USB-C ports, but only the Razer Blade features RGB keyboard lighting and an Ethernet port. If you prioritize high-end performance for demanding tasks and can handle a heftier price and slightly less portability, the Razer Blade 14 is appropriate, while the Acer Swift X suits budget-conscious users who still need competent performance and better ease of carrying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2021)
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 surpasses the Acer Swift X for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Acer's Nvidia RTX 3050 and 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the superior CPU performance and screen quality in the Razer, including higher resolution, also contribute to its better suitability for such demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the Acer Swift X (2021) for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, alongside a higher resolution and refresh rate screen which provides clearer and smoother visuals. While both share good portability and screen quality, the Blade 14's performance advantage makes it more suitable for demanding tasks, despite it being less portable and potentially noisier under load due to its higher processing capabilities.
Content Creation
7.5
8.1
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Swift X (2021) is good.
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
7.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Acer Swift X (2021) are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 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 provides a good balance of resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and productivity, with clear visuals and ample brightness for comfortable use in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, it might lack wider color coverage essential for precision work, but it still presents accurate enough colors for non-professional use. However, it falls short for 3D and gaming, where the lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion, a drawback when fast-paced visuals are crucial.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift X (2021) has a price of $580 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift X (2021) and Razer Blade 14 both have very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2021) and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2021) | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.7" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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