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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
7.9
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.8
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for crisp, vibrant displays in everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate might not be as suitable for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering. Conversely, the ASUS ROG Strix G15's emphasis on refresh rate caters to gaming needs but might not offer the same level of color accuracy and range needed for engineering and design. Both laptops provide good general use experiences with their display types and resolutions, although neither hits the mark for the smooth visuals demanded by high-end gaming or 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$1,249
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 costs $1,249.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
284.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is well-suited for general use due to its lightweight and thin design, high-resolution OLED screen, and ample battery life, coupled with a solid CPU and sufficient RAM. In contrast, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a high-performance CPU and a dedicated graphics card, providing more power for demanding tasks but at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.0
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with an OLED screen and AMD Radeon 780M, offers vibrant colors and a high contrast ratio, making it suitable for immersive gaming and 3D work, but its lower screen refresh rate compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G15, which features a faster Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate display, might provide smoother visuals in fast-paced games despite a less vivid IPS display. While the Swift Edge 16 also has a higher resolution screen, the ROG Strix G15's superior refresh rate and dedicated gaming GPU may offer a better experience for fast gaming and real-time 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 excels in screen quality with its OLED display that offers superior color accuracy, which is crucial for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, has more graphical prowess, which can be beneficial for GPU-intensive tasks. However, the Acer is lighter and thinner, making it more portable, a consideration if you need to carry your laptop frequently, whereas the ASUS, with a slightly more powerful CPU and dedicated gaming features, may be less portable but potentially offers a slight edge in raw computational tasks.
Content Creation
8.1
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,249 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 284 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Strix G15
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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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