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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop with a lighter weight and slightly longer battery life for increased portability, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is a good choice. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED provides better heat management and is better suited for general use with its higher-quality keyboard and speakers. Both laptops have ample storage and are well-equipped for general use and light engineering tasks, but they are not ideal for intensive gaming or tasks that require specialized graphic processing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Acer Swift Edge 16 for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have high-resolution displays with bright panels, making text and images sharp and clear for general use. Their wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, essential for engineering and design work where color precision is critical. However, for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and quick screen updates, their lower refresh rates make them less suitable, as they can't display as many frames per second as displays designed specifically for these purposes.
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 S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$990
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a solid balance for general use with its AMD Ryzen CPU and 16GB of RAM ensuring smooth multitasking, an OLED screen providing vivid colors and sharp resolution enhancing visual experience, and a very slim and light form factor that, along with decent battery capacity, makes it highly portable. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, also with 16GB of RAM, is powered by an Intel i9 CPU that excels in demanding applications, has a slightly smaller OLED screen with higher brightness, a more significant battery capacity contributing to longer unplugged use, but it's heavier which slightly compromises its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with an AMD Radeon 780M GPU known for decent gaming and 3D capabilities, and it features a high refresh rate OLED screen which is beneficial for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while having a similarly high refresh rate OLED screen for vivid images, uses the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics on its powerful Intel i9 CPU, which may offer good general gaming performance but might lag behind in more graphically intensive 3D tasks compared to dedicated GPUs like the AMD Radeon 780M.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 suits engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated AMD Radeon GPU, high-resolution OLED screen, and is lighter for portability. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a high-end Intel i9 CPU, integrated Iris Xe graphics which are less powerful for 3D tasks but may suffice for design, a bright OLED display, and a robust build, albeit being heavier which makes it less portable.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift Edge 16 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
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Acer Swift Edge 16 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.2
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $990 | ||
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'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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