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Updated February 26, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and need a laptop that's easy to carry around, with enough capability for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is suitable. However, if your work involves gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or other demanding applications, the ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior performance at a higher cost. It's heavier, which makes it less portable, but it's built to handle intensive tasks. The battery life on gaming laptops like the ASUS is typically shorter compared to ultrabooks like the Acer, owing to the more powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.6/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge is lighter and has a longer battery life for portability and all-day use, suitable for a range of tasks; however, its performance might lag behind the ASUS ROG Strix G18, which has a stronger CPU and more RAM to handle demanding applications with ease, along with a higher screen quality that enhances visual experiences, but it is heavier and might have a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go usage. While both have ample storage, the ASUS excels with a more comfortable keyboard and superior speakers, but might run noisier and warmer under load compared to the Acer.
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, while equipped for gaming and 3D tasks, has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G18, limiting its ability to handle the most demanding games and software at high frame rates. The ASUS, with its superior GPU and higher refresh rate, alongside a robust CPU and superior screen quality, provides an exceptional experience for intensive gaming and 3D applications, though this might come at a higher price and decreased portability.
Engineering and Design
8.1
9.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with adequate CPU, RAM, and GPU capacities, supports engineering tasks, and its quality screen displays sharp visuals, but the ASUS ROG Strix G18 excels with top-tier processing power and graphics capabilities essential for demanding engineering and 3D work. Both are good for their intended use cases, yet the ASUS may be less portable and noisier, a compromise for its superior performance, whereas the Acer offers better balance between performance and portability for everyday engineering needs.
Content Creation
8.1
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
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
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is 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.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.7
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
422.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G18 for general use, and engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers high resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and enjoyable for browsing and productivity, which matters most for general use. For engineering and design, its wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, critical for professionals who rely on precise color work. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness required in gaming and 3D applications, where fast-moving visuals benefit from higher refresh rates to reduce motion blur and provide a more responsive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) costs $2,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 15.7'' x 11.6'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 6.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 11.57" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 422 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 ROG Strix G18 (2024)
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Florian Glaser | March 2023
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
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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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