Acer Swift 1vsSamsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

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

Acer
Acer Swift 1
Swift 1

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 1 has mediocre performance, making it unsuitable for professionals and heavy task execution.
The Acer Swift 1 boasts an impressive build quality with a premium metal body at an entry-level price point.
The Acer Swift 1's display is good for casual use, but struggles with visibility in bright sunlight.
The Acer Swift 1 features a 14-inch full HD display as its notable specification.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
Galaxy Chromebook 2

Quick Stats

Performance is satisfactory but not exceptional due to its processor and storage compared to other devices.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2's build is a letdown, using plastic and outdated components.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2's display offers crisp visuals with vibrant colors for everyday browsing and streaming.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 features a 13.3-inch screen, Core i3 processor, and improved battery life.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 1
#810
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
Winner
#806
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 1
#804
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
#720
Winner
Display
Acer Swift 1
#567
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
#791
Performance
Acer Swift 1
#826
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
#792
Winner
Build
Acer Swift 1
#131
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
#344
Features
Acer Swift 1
#184
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
#823

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 1
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
up to 8GB
up to 16GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 160GB SSD
Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Intel Core i5-10210U
Intel UHD Graphics G1
Intel UHD Graphics
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift 1

Strengths

The Acer Swift 1 is the best budget laptop available in the market.
It has a premium-looking design with an aluminum metal body, slim profile, and matte finish.
The device has plenty of ports for connectivity features, including HDMI port, two USB 3.0 ports, USB type-C 3.1 port, audio jack, and SD card reader.
The battery life is impressive, providing nearly 7 hours of battery life on medium brightness, 10 hours for full HD video playback, and 6 hours for daily usage and office work.
The keyboard is nice and comfortable for long sessions of typing, with big keys well-placed except the top row which may take some time to get used to.
The touchpad is big, beautiful, with matte finish, integrated keys, and supports Windows 10 gestures.

Weaknesses

The device has a mixed bag performance due to its entry-level hardware, making it unsuitable for pro users or those who perform heavy tasks.
The fingerprint sensor can be finicky at times, so it's best not to rely on it too much.
The downward-firing speakers are a drawback, producing muffled audio when positioned low, making earphones necessary for entertainment and media purposes.
The screen brightness is quite low, and color saturation is not great, but viewing angles are good thanks to the IPS screen.
Storage capacity of 64GB is limited, leaving little room for user files or installed software.
No backlighting is provided in the keyboard, which may be a drawback for some users.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

Strengths

Samsung chose to reduce the pixel density dial back features and keep an older processor in play to introduce a more affordable follow-up to their last chromebook attempt for google this approach worked in a very surprising fashion making the pixelbook go one of my all-time favorite laptops
The screen's an absolute win, I don't miss the 4k amoled at all
The processor choice and addition of fans are other good moves to save money
The core i3 is capable and the fans keep things cool
The larger battery cell drastically improves battery life versus the original
The display is beautiful

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Acer Swift 1

The Acer Swift 1 is an impressive entry-level laptop that punches above its weight in terms of design and performance. With a slim aluminum body, premium looks, and ample ports, this notebook makes a great first impression. The 14-inch full HD display offers sharp images, although brightness could be improved. Battery life is impressive, lasting up to 10 hours on video playback. While not ideal for heavy users or gamers, the Swift 1 shines as a budget-friendly option for casual activities and everyday tasks.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is an exercise in compromise, aiming to strike a balance between affordability and feature-rich performance. While it boasts a beautiful 13.3-inch display, its processor has been dialed back from the original, and features like the fingerprint scanner and world-facing camera have been omitted. The addition of fans and a larger battery cell improve battery life, but at what cost? With its mid-range pricing and impressive competitors in the market, does this Chromebook find the sweet spot between value and quality?

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