Acer Swift X 14 (2024) vs LG Gram SuperSlim
The Verdict
Both laptops share the same Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB RAM, but diverge significantly in value and capabilities. Acer's Swift X 14 delivers superior display technology with a 2.8K OLED panel (2880x1800) at 90Hz and 500 nits brightness, substantially outperforming LG's 1920x1080 OLED at 60Hz and 400 nits. The Acer weighs 1.60kg versus LG's 0.99kg, though both remain portable. Connectivity favors Acer with dual Thunderbolt, dual USB-A ports, and SD card reader compared to LG's dual Thunderbolt and no USB-A legacy support. Battery life matches at 12 hours despite LG's slightly smaller 60Wh capacity. Storage is equivalent at 512GB, though only Acer allows expansion. LG commands a $700 premium purely for weight reduction and magnesium construction. For most users, Acer's superior screen, better port selection, and exceptional value make it the stronger choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Acer Swift X 14 (2024) if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value
- →Discrete RTX 3050 GPU option for light creative work
- →Good port selection including SD card and USB-A
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Acer Swift X 14 (2024)
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value
- Discrete RTX 3050 GPU option for light creative work
- Good port selection including SD card and USB-A
- Solid build quality from aluminum chassis
- Upgradeable SSD
Cons
- Only one Thunderbolt port
- Fan noise becomes noticeable under sustained load
- Battery life trails fanless ultrabooks
- 90Hz OLED refresh rate behind 120Hz peers
- RAM is soldered — no upgrade path
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Acer Swift X 14 (2024) | LG Gram SuperSlim |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 323.4 x 225.7 x 16.9 mm | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | — |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours mixed use | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | 2.8K OLED anti-glare | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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