Acer Swift XvsAcer Chromebook Plus Spin 714

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Acer
Acer Swift X
Swift X

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift X delivers decent and acceptable performance suitable for its price point and creative tasks.
The Acer Swift X's build quality is commendable and sturdy, with a good assembly and smooth hinge mechanism.
The Acer Swift X boasts an impressive OLED display with fantastic color accuracy and vibrant colors everywhere.
The Acer Swift X boasts an OLED display with excellent color accuracy, good keyboard, and quiet trackpad features.
Acer
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
Chromebook Plus Spin 714

Quick Stats

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 delivers high-performance capabilities with its Intel Core Ultra 5 processor seamlessly.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 boasts a premium aluminum build with sleek design and sophisticated finish overall.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 features a bright and vibrant display with excellent color coverage.
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 features a powerful Intel Core i5 processor with advanced specifications overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift X
#675
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
Winner
#674
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift X
#433
Winner
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#624
Display
Acer Swift X
#566
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#340
Winner
Performance
Acer Swift X
#549
Winner
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#664
Build
Acer Swift X
#375
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#124
Winner
Features
Acer Swift X
#183
Winner
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
#660

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift X
Acer Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11390H
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop)
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift X

Strengths

The display is fantastic, color accurate, and large with a good color gamut.
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.
The keyboard is quiet, has a medium key press, full-size shift keys on both sides, and a fingerprint reader under the power button.
Performance benchmarks show good results in geekbench single core, cinebench R23, and DaVinci Resolve.

Weaknesses

Multi-core performance drops down the charts quite a bit, especially in Photoshop benchmark compared to other laptops with similar spec outs.
16GB of RAM may cause bottlenecks in After Effects due to its preference for more RAM.
6K video editing is not recommended due to high drop frames and export time (26 minutes and 49 seconds).
Export time for 6K raw footage is relatively long compared to other laptops.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714

Strengths

The full aluminium outer chassis has felt great every time I've picked it up. The rounded corners make it easy to hold, and its reasonable weight (1.45 kg) makes it portable.
Performance is no issue at all with the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, making browsing and gaming a breeze. Battery life is also impressive, with close to 8 hours of mixed use (Acer claims up to 10 hours).
The device has plenty of connectivity options, including a HDMI port version 2.0, two Thunderbolt ports, and a quad HD webcam at the top of the screen.
The garaged active stylus works well and is a definite benefit for convertible use.

Weaknesses

The Intel Core Ultra 5 processor may not be powerful enough to handle demanding tasks like gaming, as seen with Call of Duty mobile season 10 crashing issues.
The fan and heat are still relatively minimal, but this may not be sufficient when pushing the device's capabilities.
The SSD in the device was slower than expected for transferring larger files, and it would have been ideal to have a USBC port on the right-hand side or another Thunderbolt Port for easier charging and data transfer.
There were occasional issues with the stylus tools prompt popping up when not in use, which seemed to be related to the device's firmware.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift X

The Acer Swift X is a powerful laptop that packs an Intel Core i7-13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics into its sleek chassis. Weighing in at under $1500, it's an attractive option for creators on-the-go. In this review, we'll dive into the Swift X's strengths and weaknesses, from its impressive OLED display to its somewhat limited fan control options. We'll also put its performance through various benchmarks to see how it stacks up against other laptops in its class.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a high-end convertible Chromebook that promises a premium experience. With its sleek aluminum chassis, Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, and impressive specs, it's designed to deliver seamless performance for everyday use and more demanding tasks like gaming. My hands-on time with this device has been positive, with excellent battery life, decent connectivity options, and a standout display that excels in brightness and color accuracy.

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