Acer Aspire 7vsAcer Swift 3x

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Aspire 7
Aspire 7

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire 7 delivers decent performance for day-to-day tasks and moderate gaming, despite some limitations.
The Acer Aspire 7's build is adequate, lacking a premium feel that holds it back significantly.
The Acer Aspire 7's display has a limited peak brightness and inconsistent refresh rate options available.
The Acer Aspire 7 boasts a great keyboard and a decent display with limited brightness.
Acer
Acer Swift 3x
Swift 3x

Quick Stats

Acer Swift 3x boasts enhanced performance with Intel's dedicated GPU, particularly in Adobe Photoshop and transcoding tasks.
The Acer Swift 3x's build quality is subpar due to a squishy deck and inaccurate touchpad.
The Acer Swift 3x's display falls short of expectations at this price point due to lackluster brightness and color accuracy.
The Acer Swift 3x features Intel's first dedicated GPU, Iris Xe Max, with integrated GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Aspire 7
#605
Acer Swift 3x
Winner
#603
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Aspire 7
#434
Acer Swift 3x
#429
Winner
Display
Acer Aspire 7
#569
Acer Swift 3x
#562
Winner
Performance
Acer Aspire 7
#638
Winner
Acer Swift 3x
#719
Build
Acer Aspire 7
#383
Acer Swift 3x
#123
Winner
Features
Acer Aspire 7
#12
Acer Swift 3x
#8
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Aspire 7
Acer Acer Swift 3x
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-1165G7
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Laptop)
Intel Iris Xe Max
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Aspire 7

Strengths

You have a very utilitarian body here in terms of design language but it doesn't necessarily look as Sleek as the competition
Performance numbers as a result of this design are actually quite nice
Thermals are very manageable
The keyboard here is decent as well
You also have a great selection of i/o ports
This laptop kind of makes obvious compromises so you know exactly what you're getting with this laptop
If you are someone who just wants a laptop that has great performance and great customizable specs, I definitely think the Aspire 7 is a great option

Weaknesses

The miserable trackpad is a notable issue
The subpar webcam is another drawback
The speaker system is lackluster
The display varies a lot depending on which region you're in
Having 250 nits of peak brightness is just disappointing
The limited 16GB of RAM can cause occasional frame drops
Gaming performance may not be up to par due to the limited 4GB of vram

Acer Swift 3x

Strengths

The dedicated GPU works well with integrated GPU to provide better performance
Tons of ports, including HDMI, USB, and Thunderbolt 4
This laptop can handle streaming at 1080p at 60 FPS without dropping frames
Heat management is great, with minimal overheating
Iris XC Max provides a good performance increase in applications that utilize it properly
Transcoding and rendering tasks are significantly faster with both GPUs working together
This laptop has tons of ports, including HDMI, USB, and Thunderbolt 4
The keyboard is very comfortable to type on
It's great for actual streaming, thanks to its Iris XC Max GPU

Weaknesses

The build quality and materials used are not in line with the competition
The deck feels squishy, and the touchpad is inaccurate
The display is only 1080p, which is not ideal at this price point
It doesn't come close to the screen brightness or color accuracy of a MacBook Air at the same price
The webcam is only 720p, which is not great for working from home
Fan noise can be very loud when in performance mode
Battery life is limited, with around 5 hours of use before needing to charge (advertised as 17 hours)
Not much of a performance increase compared to the standard Iris XC GPU
The price point is high at $1200, considering it's not a gaming laptop
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Acer Aspire 7

The Acer Aspire 7 is a laptop that makes some notable compromises in its pursuit of high-end mid-range performance. Its chunky design may not be the most stylish, but it pays off in terms of thermal management and keyboard quality. However, the trackpad, webcam, and speakers are subpar, and the display's peak brightness varies significantly depending on region. This laptop shines with decent performance, great IO ports, and customizable specs, making it a solid choice for those seeking a high-end mid-range experience.

Acer Swift 3x

The Acer Swift 3X is Intel's first laptop to feature their dedicated GPU in 20 years. This innovation aims to improve performance in certain applications by combining the integrated Iris Xe and dedicated GPUs. While it offers some benefits, such as increased performance in transcoding and streaming, its effectiveness varies depending on the application. We'll explore whether this laptop delivers on its promise of enhanced power without breaking the bank.

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