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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a touch screen, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is superior, also offering a 4K display for sharper images and more detail. Conversely, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is less expensive and sports an OLED display which provides better colors and contrast. The Acer has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, beneficial for smooth visuals and productivity but lacks a touch screen. The ASUS is lighter, making it more portable. Both laptops have ample storage and memory for general use, but for more intensive engineering or 3D tasks, neither may be the best option, as their integrated graphics are less powerful than dedicated gaming or workstation laptops. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU that is excellent for multi-threaded engineering tasks, and its OLED screen provides superior color range for design work, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 features an Intel Iris Xe GPU, offering strong integrated graphics performance for engineering applications and a high-resolution IPS screen that is good for detail-oriented design tasks. Both have ample RAM and high-quality screens, but the Acer's larger display and aspect ratio benefit multitasking and design, whereas the ASUS offers a more portable solution with touchscreen capability and better speaker quality.
Screen Quality
8.8
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers rich detail and vibrant colors, ideal for tasks like browsing and creating documents, while its wide color gamuts cater well to engineering and design work that require color accuracy. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 similarly provides a sharp and bright display for everyday tasks and supports wide color gamuts for professionals in design-related fields. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which makes them less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smoother visuals are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its large OLED screen, ample storage and RAM, and powerful AMD CPU is well-suited for those who prioritize screen quality for media consumption and productivity on a larger display, although at the expense of a shorter battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 offers a smaller but higher-resolution touch screen, longer battery life, and the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible along with a strong Intel CPU, making it suitable for users seeking more portability and flexibility in their device.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a more powerful AMD Radeon 780M GPU and a faster 120hz screen refresh rate, which are crucial for a smoother and more responsive gaming and 3D experience compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which comes with a less powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60hz refresh rate.
Content Creation
8.1
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
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
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 to have excellent portability, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.65 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 372 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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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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 Zenbook Flip S13
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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