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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is typically more expensive than the ASUS Vivobook 15 but offers a larger and better-quality OLED display, as well as higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from a sharp and color-accurate screen. It also has more storage space, more memory, and a more powerful processor and graphics, which should provide better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, and machine learning. With a lighter build and a high portability score, it's easier to carry around, despite a price premium. The ASUS Vivobook 15, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and has decent performance for general use. However, it has less storage and memory, a lower quality IPS screen, and an Intel i3 processor with integrated graphics which are less suitable for intensive tasks. Its larger size and weight reduce its portability slightly compared to the Acer Swift Edge 16. 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
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Edge 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
6.5
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher resolution OLED screen, and better portability compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15, which makes it better suited for demanding tasks and improves its screen quality for everyday use. However, the Vivobook 15 may be a more cost-effective choice for basic tasks given its adequate CPU and RAM for general use, but its lower screen quality and battery life make it less suitable for intensive work or longer use without charging.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.9
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 15 has a less capable integrated graphics unit and a standard refresh rate, limiting its performance in these areas despite having decent screen quality and a capable CPU. Therefore, for serious gaming and 3D tasks, the Acer is generally a better choice, whereas the ASUS may suffice for casual use but won't deliver as immersive an experience.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM, and superior AMD Radeon GPU, along with a high-quality OLED screen that displays colors accurately and brightly. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15 has a more basic Intel i3 CPU, half the RAM, and an integrated GPU with an IPS screen of lower color accuracy, making it less ideal for intensive design tasks, despite being slightly more portable and quieter.
Content Creation
8.1
6.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15 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
6.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15 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
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high-resolution display and superior brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering, but its lower refresh rate is a drawback for gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers an adequate display for day-to-day activities and engineering purposes, maintaining acceptable clarity and color richness, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming due to a less impressive refresh rate. Both models may not satisfy gamers or professionals in 3D fields, who typically require smooth motion and crisp visuals that come with higher refresh rates and specialized display technology.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$339
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $339.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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
7.0
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS Vivobook 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $339 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 42 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 | 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 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Acer Swift Edge 16
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PCWorld
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 Vivobook 15
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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