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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is often significantly less expensive than the Dell XPS 13 Plus, with a larger screen and somewhat better battery life, making it a good choice for general use and watching media. However, the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a higher quality build, better keyboard, and superior general use performance, despite its smaller storage capacity. If you prioritize a touchscreen, facial recognition, and a more compact design for higher portability, and are willing to invest more, the Dell XPS 13 Plus may be the better option. Both laptops have similar battery life, but neither is particularly suitable for intensive gaming. If intensive engineering tasks, 3D, or machine learning work are a priority, other systems might be better suited for those needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- The Acer Swift Edge 16 has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16's high-resolution display with vibrant colors makes it excellent for tasks like browsing and document editing, which typically prioritize sharpness and brightness. Its wide color gamut also suits professionals in engineering and design, where color accuracy is essential for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate means it falls short for gaming and 3D modeling, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$1,849
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Dell XPS 13 Plus costs $1,849.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.4
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
374.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers superior RAM, a higher resolution touchscreen, and boasts excellent portability and battery life, making it very good for general use, whereas the Acer Swift Edge 16, though larger in screen size and storage, provides less RAM and lower screen resolution without a touchscreen, rendering it merely good for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Radeon 780M GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz offers smoother visuals and better performance in gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell XPS 13 Plus, which although it has a capable Intel Iris Xe graphics, its lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz means it might not handle motion as fluidly. Both laptops have high-quality OLED displays, but the difference in GPUs and refresh rates is significant for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design use because it has double the RAM of the Acer Swift Edge 16, which can significantly enhance performance in resource-intensive tasks, alongside a higher resolution and touchscreen capability contributing to better screen quality. While both have solid CPUs and capable GPUs, the Acer Swift Edge 16's larger screen and impressive color coverage are positives for design, but the Dell's higher screen resolution and touchscreen support give it an edge for detailed engineering work, albeit with less storage capacity and slightly less portability.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 Dell XPS 13 Plus compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Dell XPS 13 Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 7.84" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1280P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 374 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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