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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life for general use and have a tighter budget, the Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a lighter design with longer battery life at a lower price. For intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 with its powerful Intel processor and Nvidia GPU is the superior choice but comes with a higher price, heavier build, and shorter battery life. The Acer has an OLED screen with higher resolution and vibrant colors useful for professionals in visual fields, while the ASUS, though lower in resolution, has a high refresh rate suitable for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.3
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is preferred for gaming and 3D tasks over the Acer Swift Edge 16 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 300Hz compared to the Radeon 780M GPU and 120Hz screen of the Acer Swift Edge 16. Although both have capable CPUs and high-quality displays, the ASUS's advantages are crucial for intense graphical tasks and smoother visual experiences during high-speed gaming.
Screen Quality
8.8
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts superior resolution and brightness, making it a wonderful choice for vivid and sharp imagery in general use and engineering design; however, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, while still offering decent resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and professional design work, doesn't excel in the color accuracy that designers might need, and its lower refresh rate hampers gaming and 3D performance. Choosing between them depends on whether you prioritize better display for productivity and design (Acer) or accept a balanced display that doesn't specialize in high-end gaming (ASUS).
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.9/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high-quality OLED screen with better color coverage and battery life, lending it to comfortable general use and portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a high-performance CPU and GPU combo for demanding tasks but at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life, making it less portable but more suitable for gaming and intensive applications. Both laptops have ample RAM and storage, but the Swift Edge is lighter with longer battery life for on-the-go use, and the Strix Scar has superior speaker and keyboard quality, which could enhance user experience during prolonged use.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-performance Intel i9 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and superior screen brightness and color reproduction, making it very suitable for intensive tasks and high-precision visual work. In contrast, the Acer Swift Edge 16, while offering capable performance with its Ryzen CPU and integrated Radeon graphics, prioritizes portability and may not match the sheer graphical power and display capabilities of the ASUS, therefore it's categorized as good for these fields.
Content Creation
8.1
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 90 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 | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 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 Scar 15
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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