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If affordability is a top concern, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a budget-friendly option with sufficient capabilities for general use, such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption. However, if you're seeking higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering or more advanced engineering applications, the Acer Swift Edge 16 provides better performance with more storage and RAM, and a better screen suited for color-sensitive work due to its OLED display. The Acer also has a larger and higher-resolution screen, but this may reduce its portability compared to the ASUS, which is slightly heavier but more compact. Both have similar battery life, but the ASUS model has fewer ports for peripherals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Edge 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
6.9
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is favored for general use as it boasts a higher-quality OLED screen, better resolution, and double the RAM of the ASUS Vivobook 14, facilitating smoother multitasking and sharper visuals. Additionally, the Acer's more powerful CPU and larger storage capacity enhance performance for a variety of tasks, whereas the ASUS, with its lower screen quality and less robust CPU, falls short in these aspects though it maintains strong portability due to lesser weight.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.0
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 provides a better gaming and 3D experience with its higher-end AMD Radeon graphics and a screen that refreshes images 120 times per second, while the ASUS Vivobook 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard screen refresh rate of 60 times per second, offers a fair experience. Additionally, the Acer has a higher resolution OLED display which enhances screen quality for detailed visuals, whereas the ASUS has a lower resolution IPS display with adequate quality for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU than the ASUS Vivobook 14, as well as higher RAM, making it better for demanding tasks like engineering and design. Moreover, the Acer has a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, enhancing visual detail and fidelity essential for design work, whereas the ASUS's IPS screen offers lower resolution and color coverage which may not be as suitable for precision work.
Content Creation
8.1
6.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16's higher resolution and brightness make it ideal for general use, with a sharper and more vibrant display. Its wider color gamut ensures that engineering and design professionals see accurate colors, vital for precise work. However, the slower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications, where fast screen refreshes are critical for smooth visuals.
Cost
$820
$480
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $480.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS Vivobook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $480 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.79" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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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