The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a larger storage capacity, more RAM, and a high-resolution OLED display at a lower price point, which could be excellent for general use and multitasking. It's relatively lightweight, making it easier to carry around. However, its graphics may not be ideal for heavy 3D tasks or intensive gaming. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts superior build quality, a stunning Mini LED screen with impressive color accuracy, and longer battery life, making it suitable for professional creative work such as video editing or design. It operates macOS, which you may prefer if you're used to Apple's ecosystem. Keep in mind, it comes at a higher price with less storage and RAM, and might not be as portable as the Acer due to its weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8/10
9.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.2in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
489.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Edge 16 for general use, AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 provide sharp and vivid displays, with high resolutions and brightness that make them suitable for everyday tasks, enhancing readability and media consumption. For engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, delivering accurate colors critical for professionals requiring precision in visual projects. However, their screens are not optimized for gaming and 3D work, as they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and responsiveness essential in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
10.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$1,649
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) costs $1,649.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has ample storage and memory, a high-contrast OLED screen, a very lightweight design, and is equipped with plenty of ports, making it suitable for a variety of general use tasks with moderate battery life. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts a slightly heavier build with exceptional build quality, a bright Mini LED display, superior keyboard and speaker quality, longer battery life, but less storage and memory, positioning it as a premium option for those who value longevity and a refined user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.7/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, equipped with an AMD Radeon 780M GPU and high refresh rate screen, is suitable for gaming and 3D applications, particularly on Windows 11 which supports a wide range of games. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 14's Apple M3 (10C GPU) and Mini LED screen deliver quality 3D performance, but its macOS restricts the availability of popular games that could leverage its high refresh rate display.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is suited for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen CPU, Radeon GPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution OLED screen that offers vibrant colors and deep contrast, which is essential for detailed design work. In contrast, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 offers a powerful Apple M3 processor with an integrated GPU, a stunning Mini LED screen for precise color work, long battery life, and is slightly less portable due to a heavier build, but excels in build quality and speaker sound, making it a robust choice for professionals who also value multimedia performance.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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
7.9/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3024 x 1964
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.2in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) compare to other laptops
"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."
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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