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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with a lower price and an OLED screen, is an excellent choice for general use and offers great value. It has a larger screen and very high color accuracy which is ideal for creative work that requires color fidelity. On the other hand, the ASUS ROG Flow X13, although pricier, features a stronger processor and a dedicated graphics card making it better suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also includes a touchscreen and better battery life for added convenience on the go. The Flow X13's portability is slightly better, but both laptops are quite light and thin. If performance in demanding applications is a priority and you don't mind the higher cost, the ASUS is a strong choice. If you want a larger, vivid display and are looking to save money, then the Acer might be the way to go. 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 ROG Flow X13.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 780M GPU and an OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz, making it suitable for gaming and 3D work with vibrant colors and fluid motion. The ASUS ROG Flow X13, on the other hand, includes a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an IPS screen with a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, providing an edge in gaming performance and smoother visuals.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X13 for general use, and engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high-resolution display with vivid colors and brightness, making it ideal for browsing, productivity tasks, and media consumption, whereas its limited color range falls short for engineering and design work. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 also offers a sharp and bright display beneficial for everyday activities and creative programs, but similar to the Acer, it lacks the wider color gamut needed for professional color work. For 3D and gaming, both laptops underperform due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder fast-paced visuals and smooth gameplay.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good 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
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS ROG Flow X13 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
511.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a larger screen with exceptional OLED quality that's ideal for media consumption and productivity, compounded by its light weight for portability, although it is hindered by average battery life and a less powerful processor. On the flip side, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 shines with a superior GPU and more robust processor suitable for heavier tasks, alongside better battery life and a compact form factor, making it very versatile, but it does come with a smaller screen that's not OLED.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 leads in engineering and design uses due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, along with a higher screen brightness and touch capabilities adding to screen quality. In contrast, the Acer Swift Edge 16, while still suitable for engineering with a capable CPU and GPU, offers an OLED screen with excellent color accuracy but is less portable and lacks a touchscreen. Portability, keyboard, and speaker quality are somewhat similar for both, with the ASUS marginally heavier but also slightly smaller in size.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS ROG Flow X13 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS ROG Flow X13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 511 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 ROG Flow X13
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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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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