Acer Swift X review
The Acer Acer Swift X ranks as the #675 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 66. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #183-ranked features among 777 laptops. Consider the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 or Acer Chromebook Plus 514, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The Acer Swift X is a decent laptop for creatives, but its worthiness depends on individual needs. While it excels in color accuracy and brightness with an OLED display, the battery life is merely average, especially considering the i7 13700H processor. The laptop's performance in Photoshop, After Effects, and video editing is satisfactory, but not outstanding. Its price point of $1500 makes it a tough sell compared to other laptops that offer better performance at the same price. Overall, if you prioritize Acer as your brand and are looking for an affordable option, the Swift X might be worth considering.
Build
The Acer Swift X's build quality is commendable. The aluminum chassis feels sturdy, despite being thinner than some other laptops. While there is some screen flex and wobble, it's minimal. The assembly is good, with clean edges and a smooth hinge mechanism. However, the upgrade path is limited, as the RAM cannot be upgraded beyond 16GB. This may be a drawback for those who plan to use demanding applications. Overall, the build quality is solid, but not exceptional. Give Acer Predator Triton 14 a try—it’s designed to provide an unparalleled build.
Display
The Acer Swift X boasts an impressive OLED display, featuring a 2.8K resolution, 394 nits of screen brightness, and 100% sRGB color accuracy. The display's Delta E of 0.65 ensures fantastic color accuracy and a wide color gamut. This stunning screen makes it ideal for creators, providing vibrant colors and crisp details. While not perfect, the display is undoubtedly one of the Swift X's strongest features, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a high-quality visual experience. Get your hands on Acer Chromebook Spin 314 if you're looking for better display.
Performance
The Acer Swift X delivers decent performance, thanks to its i7-13700H processor and RTX 4050 graphics. In Geekbench single-core tests, the laptop scores well, but multi-core performance is average. Cinebench R23 also shows good single-core results, with a dip in multi-core performance. Real-world benchmarks, such as Photoshop and After Effects, yield mid-pack results, not surprising considering the laptop's price point. While it can handle 1080P and 4K video editing smoothly, 6K video editing is less feasible due to drop frames. Overall, the Swift X provides acceptable performance for its class, making it a viable option for those seeking an Acer laptop with good creative capabilities. Consider discovering the power of Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14, featuring the latest advancements in performance.
Battery and Charging
The Acer Swift X boasts a respectable 59Wh battery that delivers around nine hours of productivity, seven-and-a-half hours of streaming video playback, and five hours of Photoshop work. However, it's worth noting that the battery life is not exceptional for an i7 13700h-powered laptop. Charging time was not mentioned in the review. Overall, the battery performance is good but not outstanding, making it a decent aspect of this laptop.
Connectivity
The Acer Swift X boasts impressive connectivity options, featuring two USB Type-C ports, a headphone jack, USB Type-A, HDMI, and a Micro SD card reader. The laptop's new chassis design offers smooth opening and closing, with minimal screen wobble. A Kensington lock ensures secure connections in public spaces. For a superior connectivity, Acer Chromebook Vero 514 could be the right choice.
Features
The Acer Swift X boasts an OLED display with 394 nits brightness, excellent color accuracy, and a 59Wh battery that delivers around 9 hours of productivity. It features a good keyboard, quiet trackpad, and webcam, but lacks upgradable RAM and fan control settings. A better alternative might be Acer Swift 5, featuring a next-level features.
Support and Maintenance
The Acer Swift X falls short in support and maintenance aspects. The fans are prone to loud spinning even at idle, and there's no fan mode control or Predator Sense Command Center for customizable settings. Additionally, the RAM is not upgradable, limiting performance potential, while the m.2 drive can be swapped out for storage upgrade.
Pros
1. The display is fantastic, color accurate, and large with a good color gamut.
2. Battery life is good, especially for an i7-13700H processor, with around 9 hours of productivity, 7.5 hours of streaming video playback, and close to 5 hours for Photoshop work.
3. The keyboard is quiet, has a medium key press, full-size shift keys on both sides, and a fingerprint reader under the power button.
4. Performance benchmarks show good results in geekbench single core, cinebench R23, and DaVinci Resolve.
Cons
1. Multi-core performance drops down the charts quite a bit, especially in Photoshop benchmark compared to other laptops with similar spec outs.
2. 16GB of RAM may cause bottlenecks in After Effects due to its preference for more RAM.
3. 6K video editing is not recommended due to high drop frames and export time (26 minutes and 49 seconds).
4. Export time for 6K raw footage is relatively long compared to other laptops.
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