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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing the Acer Swift Edge 16 gives you a sharper, more vibrant OLED screen and a lighter, thinner design, which is conducive to portability. However, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 offers a more wallet-friendly price and heavier, sturdier build for potentially better durability. Each is capable of general use, with the Acer likely better for visual tasks due to its display, while the Dell could save you money if high resolution is not a priority. The Acer runs on Windows 11 Home and the Dell on Windows 11 Pro, which provides additional business features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Edge boasts a screen with high resolution and brightness, and covers a wide range of colors, which makes it excellent for detailed engineering work and enjoyable for everyday tasks, but its lower refresh rate isn’t ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in Gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Inspiron, while having good screen attributes similar to the Acer, provides a balance suited for general and engineering needs, but like the Acer, falls short in providing the smooth visual experience gamers and 3D designers crave due to a lower refresh rate. For both laptops, professionals and general users will appreciate the display's attributes, but gamers and 3D artists should consider other models with faster refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.2
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its high-resolution OLED screen and lighter build, offers excellent portability and vibrant display quality for general use, though its battery life is adequate. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 provides longer battery life, good screen quality albeit at a lower resolution, and better heat management for a comfortable general-use experience, but is heavier which slightly reduces its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 shines for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, superior OLED screen quality with higher resolution, and lighter weight for better portability, but it may lack in keyboard and speaker quality. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 features an Intel CPU with integrated graphics and a good IPS display, offering a better keyboard and quieter operation, which might make it suitable for long hours of work, although it's heavier and might not have as vibrant a screen as the Acer.
Content Creation
8.1
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.0
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 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 Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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