Acer Swift 3xvsSamsung Galaxy Book Flex

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

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.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Galaxy Book Flex

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex offers exceptional performance credentials with its powerful Intel i7 processor.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex has a solid build, but its hinge feels loose, affecting overall quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex's display features vibrant QLED colors and impressive brightness with an outdoor mode.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex boasts a range of impressive features including wireless charging and an S Pen built-in.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 3x
#603
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
Winner
#602
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 3x
#429
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
#726
Display
Acer Swift 3x
#562
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
#795
Performance
Acer Swift 3x
#719
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
#699
Winner
Build
Acer Swift 3x
#123
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
#348
Features
Acer Swift 3x
#8
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
#158

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 3x
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book Flex
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1065G7
Intel Iris Xe Max
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex

Strengths

Overall a really sleek designed laptop, I really like the blue coloring they went with.
The screen uses samsung's qled technology which you may have already seen in some of their tvs out there and honestly this display looks really nice for a 1080p display.
The s pen is built into the specific laptop for some useful features, I really do like the screen write one where it'll take a screenshot and you can automatically start just writing on whatever the screen is.
Battery life has been really good, when you compare it to other devices with similar specs I've been getting around 12 hours of very light usage.
The keyboard's been great, it's very comfortable to type on, has a decent amount of travel and they're chiclet keys and they're backlit as well.
It has wi-fi 6 built into the galaxy box flex which is great really does future-proof it in terms of wi-fi connectivity going forward.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex is an impressive laptop that has won me over with its sleek design and versatility. The 13.3-inch model I've been using boasts a sturdy build, with a headphone jack, USB-C ports, and a microSD card slot for expandable storage. The built-in S Pen offers useful features, from note-taking to artistic endeavors. With a 10th gen Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, this laptop is capable of multitasking and gaming, albeit with some compromises on graphics settings. My review will delve into its performance, display, battery life, and potential drawbacks, providing an in-depth look at this versatile device.

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