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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers superior performance with a better processor and graphics, more memory, and a higher resolution OLED display, which is better for intensive tasks like engineering or creative work. It's also lightweight, but larger and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12. The Vivobook Go 12 is less powerful with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks, has longer battery life, and is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, making it suitable for on-the-go use like taking notes in class or browsing the web. Choose the Acer if performance and screen quality are priorities and you're okay with the higher price; go for the ASUS if you need something more affordable and portable for basic tasks. 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
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.4
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Radeon 780M GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, making it more responsive and visually smoother for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, which has a less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz. Additionally, the Acer's CPU and OLED screen with higher resolution contribute to better overall performance and image quality for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
5.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior GPU, alongside a high-quality OLED screen, which are crucial for handling the demanding engineering and design software efficiently. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's less capable processor, minimal RAM, basic graphics, and lower screen quality make it less suitable for such resource-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.1
5.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
5.1
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16's superior screen resolution and brightness make it ideal for general tasks requiring clear and vivid display but may not be the best choice for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion. It excels in engineering and design applications because of its wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color reproduction necessary for detailed work. Conversely, the Asus Vivobook Go 12's screen quality doesn't meet these specialized needs, with lower resolution and brightness affecting general use clarity and an insufficient color range and refresh rate limiting its effectiveness in both professional and gaming contexts.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
5.1
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$267
$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 Go 12 costs $267.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 12 to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
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 | 2 | |
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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