Acer Swift XvsSamsung Galaxy Book Ion

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

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.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
Galaxy Book Ion

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion's performance is satisfactory for everyday tasks and casual gaming uses.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion's impressive build is its standout feature, exuding premium quality and solid reliability always.
The most striking feature of the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is a decent but somewhat disappointing display.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion offers a range of ports including USB-A, HDMI, and USB-C with an SD card slot.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift X
#675
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
Winner
#670
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift X
#433
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
#722
Display
Acer Swift X
#566
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
#793
Performance
Acer Swift X
#549
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
#714
Build
Acer Swift X
#375
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
#92
Winner
Features
Acer Swift X
#183
Winner
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
#637

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift X
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book Ion
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11390H
Intel Core i7-1065G7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W)
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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion

The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is a sleek and portable laptop that promises high-performance capabilities in a compact package. However, its features and design may not meet the expectations of all users. I've had the chance to experience this device firsthand, and my initial impression is mixed. While I appreciate its slim design and excellent port selection, some aspects of the keyboard and display resolution leave much to be desired. Let's dive into a detailed review of this laptop to see if it truly delivers on its promises.

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