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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is lighter and lasts longer on a charge, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general tasks. However, for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or intense engineering work, the Gigabyte Aero 17, with its more powerful graphics card and processor, offers superior performance but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which can be a drawback if you need to work remotely without easy access to power. The Gigabyte also has a larger and higher resolution screen, which can be beneficial for detailed creative work but reduces portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 takes the edge in gaming and 3D tasks thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which is renowned for its high performance in graphically demanding situations such as gaming and 3D rendering. Both the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 have similar high screen refresh rates, promoting smooth visuals, but the superior graphical processing power of the Aero 17's GPU makes it more suited for very good gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.8
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 17 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.8
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Edge 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a sharp, bright display suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering or design, with a varied color spectrum enhancing visuals; however, its screen refresh rate is lower, making it less smooth for high-speed 3D rendering and gaming. The Gigabyte Aero 17 also delivers high resolution and superb brightness for day-to-day use and excels in engineering and design with an even broader range of colors, ensuring precise color work; but like the Acer, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the fluid motion required in gaming and 3D applications. For general and professional use, both laptops provide excellent visual fidelity, but those interested in 3D work or gaming may find the slower screen refresh rate limiting for those specific activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.1
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a balance of performance with its AMD Ryzen processor and RAM for everyday tasks, coupled with portability due to its light weight and commendable battery life, making it well-suited for general use. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aero 17, despite its higher storage capacity and powerful Intel processor paired with Nvidia graphics for more demanding applications, is bulkier and has a shorter battery life, which may limit its mobility but enhance its capability for more intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.1
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 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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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 17
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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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