Acer Swift X 14 (2024)
| Manufacturer | Acer |
|---|---|
| Product family | Swift |
| Release date | January 2024 |
| Discontinued | No |
| Operating system | Windows 11 with integrated Copilot |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Removable storage | MicroSD slot |
| Display | Screen size: 14.5 inch Panel type: OLED Resolution: 2880 x 1800 Aspect ratio: 16:10 Refresh rate: 120 Hz Brightness: 500 Nits DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 Screen-to-body ratio: |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 with MUX switch |
| Sound | Bottom-mounted speakers |
| Camera | 1080p with Acer PurifiedView™ |
| Touchpad | Eco-conscious OceanGlass™ |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E 2 x USB Type C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4) 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack |
| Power brick | Compact 100-watt USB-C power adapter |
| Battery | 76 Wh |
| Keyboard | Backlit with white light |
| Chassis | Color: Steel Gray Materials: Aluminum |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes, integrated into power button |
| Facial recognition | No |
| Website | Acer |
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The Acer Swift X 14 (2024) is a high-performance laptop designed for content creators and gamers, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. It is equipped with a 2.8K OLED display, offering exceptional color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for video and photo editing. The laptop is housed in a sleek aluminum chassis, providing a sophisticated look and feel.[1]
Primary Hardware
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Processor
The Acer Swift X 14 (2024) is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, which features 16 cores and 22 threads. This processor is designed for high performance and multitasking, enhanced by Intel AI Boost for improved efficiency in AI-powered tasks.[1]
Reviewers have noted that the Swift X 14 performs exceptionally well in synthetic benchmarks, handling heavy workloads with ease. However, there is minor stuttering during video editing in Adobe Premiere. The processor's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) enhances performance for AI-powered tasks, contributing to improved efficiency and speed in AI-related applications.[2] Despite its strong performance, the Swift X 14's CPU performance fell short of expectations in some benchmarks, such as PCMark 10, where it scored 7,004, which is decent but not the best in its class.[3]
Benchmarks:
- PCMark 10: 6,933 (AC) / 5,799 (battery)[2]
- Geekbench 6: 2,371 (single-core) / 12,905 (multi-core)[2]
- Cinebench 2024: 102 (single-core) / 840 (multi-core)[2]
- Crossmark: 1,773[2]
Graphics
The Swift X 14 is equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, featuring 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a MUX switch. This GPU is NVIDIA Studio-validated for creators and supports DLSS 3.5 with AI-powered Ray Reconstruction.[1]
The RTX 4070 provides excellent graphics performance for both creative applications and gaming. It achieves a 3DMark Time Spy score of 8,119, outperforming older models with RTX 4050 graphics. In gaming, it achieves a frame rate of 106 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and 57 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p resolution with Ultra settings.[3] The laptop can handle gaming and content creation tasks effectively, achieving a decent frame rate in games.[2]
Benchmarks:
- 3DMark Time Spy: 8,119[3]
- Cyberpunk 2077: 30 FPS at native resolution on Ultra settings, 38 FPS at 2880 x 1600 resolution[2]
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider: 106 FPS[3]
Memory
The Swift X 14 comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, providing ample memory for multitasking and demanding applications.[1]
The memory configuration supports solid multitasking and performance, allowing for smooth operation during demanding tasks. However, specific benchmarks for memory performance were not provided.[3]
Storage
The laptop is equipped with up to a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, offering fast read and write speeds.[1]
The storage provides fast performance, contributing to quick boot times and application loading, essential for content creators dealing with large files.[2]
Co-processors
The Swift X 14 features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI-powered tasks, enhancing performance in applications that utilize AI features.[1]
The NPU contributes to improved efficiency and speed in AI-related applications, making the laptop more versatile for creative professionals.[2]
Input Devices
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Keyboard
The Swift X 14 features an island-style keyboard with slightly mushy keys, large keycaps, and generous spacing. It includes a Microsoft Copilot button and an AcerSense button for diagnostics.[2]
While the keyboard is functional, it lacks the firmness found in some competitors, which may affect typing comfort during extended use. The spacebar is shortened to accommodate additional keys, and the keyboard is backlit with white light, lacking customization options.[3]
Touchpad
The laptop features an eco-friendly OceanGlass™ touchpad made of recycled plastic, designed for smooth navigation.[1]
The touchpad is smooth and easy to use, facilitating gestures and navigation, with soft-click corners for comfortable interaction. It measures about 5 inches wide by 3 inches deep, which is about average in size for a modern 14-inch laptop.[3]
Webcam
The Swift X 14 is equipped with a 1080p webcam, featuring Acer PurifiedView™ with AI features such as automatic framing, advanced background blur, and gaze correction.[1]
The webcam captures sharp details but has some color accuracy issues, resulting in a slightly gray pall to skin tones. The image is usable but grainy and lacks color saturation, making it less than ideal for video calls.[3]
Microphone
The laptop features Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 with a triple-array microphone and AI noise cancellation to suppress unwanted background noise.[1]
The microphone delivers only modest volume and is fine for Zoom calls but lacks clarity for high-quality audio recordings.[3]
Output Devices
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Display
The Swift X 14 features a 14.5-inch, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 16:10, OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1-millisecond response time. It offers 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, Delta E <2 for professional color accuracy, and is Calman Verified.[1]
The display boasts exceptional color accuracy and brightness, averaging 659 nits, making it ideal for content creation. It achieves 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, with measured values of 98% for DCI-P3 and 99% for sRGB. However, it can achieve a maximum brightness of just over 400 nits, which can lead to glare in bright environments.[2][3]
Audio
The Swift X 14 is equipped with bottom-mounted speakers.[1]
The speakers provide enough volume for simple audio content but have a harsh, metallic quality to the high end. Sound quality is subpar, lacking bass and clarity, making it less suitable for audio editing or media consumption without external speakers.[2][3]
Connectivity
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WiFi
The Swift X 14 is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E for enhanced connectivity and speed.[1]
Wireless connectivity is robust, with excellent speeds even at a distance from the router, although the absence of Wi-Fi 7 is noted.[3]
Bluetooth
Not mentioned.
SD Card Reader
The laptop includes a microSD card reader, providing additional storage options for photographers and content creators.[1]
The inclusion of a microSD card reader enhances the laptop's utility for users who frequently transfer files from cameras.[2]
USB
The Swift X 14 is equipped with a variety of USB ports:[1]
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C 4
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
- 2 x USB-A
The variety of ports allows for great connectivity options, including support for USB Power Delivery, making it easy to connect various peripherals without needing adapters.[3]
Display Outputs
The laptop features an HDMI 2.1 port for connecting to external displays.[1]
The HDMI port is ideal for connecting to external monitors, TVs, and projectors, enhancing the laptop's versatility.[3]
Case
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The Swift X 14 features a Steel Gray aluminum chassis, designed for durability and a sleek appearance.[1]
The build quality is good, with little flex or warping on the display surface. The chassis feels rigid and seems likely to last, although it does not stand out against competitors in terms of design. The design is simple and functional, though not particularly eye-catching, with sharp angles that add a touch of futuristic flair.[3]
Maintenance
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The manufacturer does not provide specific information about the openability or upgradeability of the Swift X 14.[1]
Cooling System
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The cooling system details are not explicitly mentioned by the manufacturer. However, reviews indicate that the cooling system is overtaxed, leading to frequent fan noise during normal tasks and gaming.[3]
Heat
The laptop hits the limits of its thermal performance during heavy tasks, which can lead to throttling.[3]
Noise
The fans are loud during normal operations, making them hard to tolerate, especially during gaming sessions.[3]
Energy Management
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Power Consumption
The Swift X 14 comes with a compact 100-watt USB-C power adapter.[3]
The laptop only expects 100 watts of power, making it easy to replace with smaller third-party power adapters, which is convenient for travel.[3]
Battery Life
The laptop is equipped with a 76 watt-hour battery.[3]
The Swift X 14 achieved 8 hours and 16 minutes on the PCMark 10 Modern Office battery life test, with power settings set to Best Performance and display brightness at 200 nits. This is considered good battery performance for a thin-and-light laptop, making it suitable for on-the-go use.[2] However, it falls behind some competitors like the HP Omen Transcend 14.[3]
Biometrics
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The Swift X 14 features a fingerprint reader built into the power button, providing a convenient security feature.[1]
The fingerprint reader works well but can be affected by grime or dampness; facial recognition through Windows Hello is not supported, which is a drawback compared to many competitive Windows laptops.[3]
Software
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The Swift X 14 runs on Windows 11 with integrated Copilot for centralized generative AI assistance.[1]
Preinstalled Software
The laptop comes with NVIDIA Studio drivers for maximum stability and a suite of exclusive NVIDIA AI creative tools, including Omniverse, Canvas, and Broadcast.[1]
Linux Support
Not mentioned.
Accessories & Warranty
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The Swift X 14 comes with a compact 100-watt USB-C power adapter.[3]
Reviews Summary
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Overall Sentiment
The Acer Swift X 14 (2024) is considered a powerful laptop for content creators and gamers, offering strong CPU and GPU performance. It is praised for its exceptional display quality and robust connectivity options. However, it struggles to stand out due to its generic design and mediocre battery life compared to some competitors. The loud fan noise and subpar audio quality are also noted as drawbacks.[2][3]
Problems Summary
- Subpar audio quality from bottom-mounted speakers.
- Slightly mushy keyboard.
- Loud fan noise during operation.
- Mediocre battery life compared to some competitors.
- Generic design that does not stand out.
- No facial recognition support.
Community Reception
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Problems Summary
References
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