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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is often significantly less expensive than the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and provides a good balance of portability and performance for general use with better battery life. It is lightweight and features a high screen refresh rate, but it lacks a touchscreen and doesn't support hardware ray tracing or DLSS which the ASUS offers. The ASUS, on the other hand, while more expensive and heavier, offers a more powerful Intel processor, additional RAM, and an RTX GPU, making it better suited for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as gaming. The dual-screen setup of the ASUS is also ideal for multitasking and creative works, although it will have a shorter battery life due to its more power-intensive components. Both have OLED displays with high resolution, but the ASUS provides touch capabilities. If you need a laptop for heavy-duty tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, the ASUS may be worth the extra investment, while the Acer is an excellent choice for everyday tasks with the benefit of higher portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Acer Swift Edge 16 for general use primarily due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor and double the RAM, which enhances multitasking and performance, in addition to its superior speaker and screen quality which includes higher resolution and touchscreen capability. However, despite its advantage in performance and multimedia experience, the ZenBook Pro Duo is significantly heavier and thicker, making the Swift Edge 16 the more portable option, paired with a comparable OLED screen quality and adequate processing power for daily tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is ranked higher for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen with higher resolution, despite having a lower refresh rate, compared to the AMD Radeon 780M GPU and the higher refresh rate screen found in the Acer Swift Edge 16.
Engineering and Design
8.1
9.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with a high-performance AMD processor and ample RAM, supports engineering tasks, enhanced by its vibrant OLED screen for design work, but its GPU may limit complex 3D rendering compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which offers a top-tier Intel processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia GPU that accelerates graphic-intensive applications along with a similar quality OLED touchscreen. The ZenBook Pro Duo's heavier weight and larger size affect its portability, yet it makes up for it with higher processing capabilities and an additional screen that suits multitaskers in engineering and design fields.
Content Creation
8.1
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a vivid and bright display with high resolution, ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications that require smoother motion. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers strong color accuracy and a wide color gamut beneficial for engineering and design software, alongside a crisp resolution for general use, yet similarly falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize color fidelity and visual clarity over the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D creators typically seek out for a more fluid visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.9
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
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 Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 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 ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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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 Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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