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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a larger screen, a high refresh rate which is good for smooth visual tasks, and a powerful AMD processor suitable for a variety of tasks including engineering. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook S 13, which is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use and general use. The ASUS also has a high-quality keyboard and build but comes with a slightly higher price tag. For intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering, the Acer would be a better fit due to its powerful GPU and ample screen real estate, but for portability and longer usage away from power outlets, the ASUS stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- The Acer Swift Edge 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
365.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in general use with its higher RAM, longer battery life, and lighter weight, making it very portable and efficient for various tasks, whereas the Acer Swift Edge 16, despite its solid performance and quality screen, has less RAM and a shorter battery life, making it less optimal for extended use away from power sources despite its larger screen which may be beneficial for visibility.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
365.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook S 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both provide crisp visuals and good visibility in various lighting conditions, thanks to their high-resolution displays and brightness levels. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops excel by offering wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction essential for professional editing and modeling. However, due to their lower refresh rates, both laptops are less suited for gaming and 3D work that benefits from smoother visuals and more fluid on-screen actions, making them less ideal for those specific tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Best in Class
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS Zenbook S 13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is well-suited for gaming and 3D applications because it features a powerful AMD Radeon GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and visual rendering. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook S 13, while also designed for gaming and 3D graphics, relies on an Intel Iris Xe GPU with a lower screen refresh rate, yet it still provides an excellent screen quality and capable processing power, making it a solid choice for less demanding gaming and creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 outshines the Acer Swift Edge 16 for engineering and design due to its superior main processor and double the RAM, which are crucial for complex tasks and multitasking demands of these professions. While both have quality OLED screens, the ASUS also benefits from longer battery life and a lighter build, enhancing its portability which is beneficial for professionals on the move, despite a slightly smaller screen size which may impact design work where larger displays are preferred.
Content Creation
8.1
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the ASUS Zenbook S 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS Zenbook S 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1355U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 365 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Edge 16
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Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
ASUS Zenbook S 13
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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