Acer Swift 3vsHP ProBook 450 G8

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Acer
Acer Swift 3
Swift 3

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 3's performance is solid but not exceptional, mainly due to inconsistent gaming boosts.
The Acer Swift 3's build feels like a compromise between price and quality, lacking premium feel overall.
The Acer Swift 3's stunning display with vibrant colors and crisp text rendering is its major highlight.
The Acer Swift 3 boasts impressive features, including sleek design, long battery life, and Intel Core processors prominently.
HP
HP ProBook 450 G8
ProBook 450 G8

Quick Stats

The HP ProBook 450 G8 delivers top-notch performance, ideal for professionals and demanding office work.
The HP ProBook 450 G8 boasts a sturdy aluminium frame with excellent ventilation and robust build quality overall.
The HP ProBook 450 G8's display is suitable and decently sized, adequate for office work purposes primarily.
The HP ProBook 450 G8 features a durable aluminum frame with an Intel Core i5 processor inside.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 3
#751
HP ProBook 450 G8
Winner
#746
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 3
#423
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G8
#702
Display
Acer Swift 3
#555
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G8
#857
Performance
Acer Swift 3
#717
HP ProBook 450 G8
#333
Winner
Build
Acer Swift 3
#362
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G8
#628
Features
Acer Swift 3
#165
Winner
HP ProBook 450 G8
#753

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 3
HP HP ProBook 450 G8
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11370H
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (GDDR5, 25W)
1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift 3

Strengths

The Swift 3 has a great screen, which actually makes quite a big difference I found.
The three by two aspect ratio is preferred over the standard aspect ratio of other laptops.
Light gaming is still possible on the regular Iris Xc graphics.
The materials and design of the Swift 3 are suitable for laptops in the £700-£800 range.
The battery life of both the Swift 3 and Swift 3X lasted the exact same time around 7 and a half hours, which is pretty average.

Weaknesses

Considering how much they cost, the materials and design start to feel a little bit cheap.
The top-end 3x has the same average 1080p screen as the base Swift 3, which costs about half the price from this £1100 asking price.
The webcam quality is not fantastic, it's quite noisy and the colors are a bit too saturated.
Sound quality was pretty weak on both machines, with tinny vocals and music and almost non-existent bass.
When you consider the top-end 3x has the same screen as the base Swift 3, which costs about half the price, it's hard to swallow the £1100 asking price.

HP ProBook 450 G8

Strengths

The laptop has a very matte finish aluminium frame with vents for cooling, making it suitable for heavy usage.
It has a USB-C port, Ethernet port, USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, and headphone jack, providing ample connectivity options.
The laptop weighs around 1 kg, making it lightweight and portable.
It has a Core i5 Intel Core i5 processor with 11th generation performance, making it suitable for office work and daily tasks.
The keyboard is slim and provides good typing experience, with minimal hinge and decent key travel.
The laptop has a fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication.
It comes with Dolby audio, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and a 65W charger, making it suitable for office work and daily tasks.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift 3

The Acer Swift 3 and Swift 3X are two laptops that promise impressive performance and sleek designs, but can they deliver? The Swift 3 boasts a spacious three-by-two aspect ratio screen, while the Swift 3X takes it up a notch with Intel's Iris Xe Max graphics. But is the added expense worth it? Does the Swift 3X's superior gaming capabilities justify its higher price tag? In this review, we'll put these laptops to the test and see which one comes out on top.

HP ProBook 450 G8

The HP ProBook 450 G8 is a sleek laptop designed for office work. Its aluminum frame and matte finish give it a premium look. The device features a range of ports, including USB 5.0 and Ethernet. Weighing in at just 1kg, this laptop boasts an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD storage, making it well-suited for everyday tasks. A durable build and impressive specs make the HP ProBook 450 G8 a compelling option for professionals on-the-go.

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