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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a balance of portability and performance with its lightweight design and reasonable battery life, making it good for general use and suitable for those who prioritize a high-quality display. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a more powerful graphics card and processor, which are better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, meaning it's less portable. If you require a laptop for intensive tasks and gaming, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a solid choice despite its extra weight and lower battery life compared to the Acer Swift Edge 16 which is more tailored for everyday tasks and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
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.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for software development, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a sharp resolution and high brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and providing clear visuals for engineering software; its wide color gamut ensures colors are accurately represented for design work. However, its lower refresh rate limits its suitability for 3D gaming, where smoother motion is key. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7, while still providing a good resolution and acceptable brightness for general and engineering tasks, lacks the superior color fidelity and has a refresh rate that doesn't fully support the fluidity needed for high-end gaming and 3D applications.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$1,190
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Gigabyte Aorus 7 costs $1,190.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 7 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a balance of performance and portability with its efficient CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution OLED screen, and moderate battery life, making it lightweight and convenient for carrying around. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a robust CPU and dedicated graphics card suited for more demanding tasks, a larger screen with high refresh rates for smoother visuals, although it's heavier and offers slightly less battery life, making it less portable but more capable for performance-intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has an OLED screen known for better color accuracy which is ideal for design, but compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 7, it has a less powerful GPU and a lower battery capacity, which may impact engineering tasks involving heavy graphics work. Additionally, while both laptops have the same amount of RAM and both are suitable for engineering tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 7's more robust GPU makes it more suitable for intensive engineering and 3D work.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to be very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good.
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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 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 Gigabyte Aorus 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $1,190 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 15.7'' x 10'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Aorus 7
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Matt Hanson | July 2020
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
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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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