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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is lighter, making it more portable, but it is less powerful with a lower performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It is a good choice for general use and is less expensive than the Gigabyte Aero 16. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 16 has a stronger graphics card suitable for intensive gaming and demanding tasks like 3D modeling, but it is heavier and typically costs more. Both laptops offer similar battery life and high-quality screens, but the Aero's display is superior for engineering and fast motion tasks due to its higher resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for smooth gaming and 3D applications, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 comes with a more powerful GPU in the form of the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which is better for demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers suitable processing power and ample memory for standard engineering tasks, along with a quality screen for clear visuals, but the Gigabyte Aero 16 takes performance up a notch with a more powerful CPU and GPU, ideal for demanding design software and rendering. While the Swift Edge 16 is lighter and more portable, the Aero 16’s superior keyboard and quieter operation provide a more comfortable experience for extended use, despite its heftier build.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 16 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the Acer Swift Edge 16's combination of a high-resolution display with strong brightness means you get crisp, clear visuals for everyday tasks and media consumption. Engineers and designers will appreciate the Swift Edge 16 for its excellent color accuracy and wide color gamuts, ensuring their work is displayed with true-to-life colors. However, gamers and 3D artists may find the Swift Edge 16 less appealing due to its lower refresh rate, which means less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$1,260
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 costs $1,260.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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 Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Gigabyte Aero 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,260 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
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 | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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