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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its high-resolution OLED screen, ample RAM, and lightweight design, offers sharp visuals, smooth multitasking, and comfortable portability, making it a strong choice for day-to-day tasks and media consumption. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 focuses more on performance with an Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU combo suitable for heavier tasks and some gaming but compromises with a heavier build and reduced battery life, making it less ideal for constant travel but great for a mix of general use and entertainment.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is well-suited for engineering and design work with its OLED screen providing high color accuracy and crisp resolution, along with a powerful AMD CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, and a capable AMD GPU. Meanwhile, the HP Victus 15, though heavier and less portable, offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU for computing-intensive tasks, a solid Intel i5 processor, and a quality IPS display, making it also a good choice for engineering and design applications, albeit with less screen real estate and lower RAM compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
8.1
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the HP Victus 15 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and HP Victus 15 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
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 shines for general use and engineering because its high-resolution display delivers sharp images and accurate colors that are essential for detail-oriented tasks, and the wider color gamut covers professional color spaces needed for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while providing a decent display for everyday tasks, lacks the color fidelity and sharpness desired by engineers and designers, and similarly falls short in providing a high refresh rate which is crucial for a fluid gaming experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$575
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the HP Victus 15 costs $575.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a more powerful GPU and higher screen resolution, providing sharper images and smoother operations in gaming and 3D applications compared to the HP Victus 15, which has a less robust GPU and lower screen resolution. Additionally, the Swift's OLED display with a higher refresh rate enhances the visual experience, further outshining the Victus' IPS display with its decent, albeit lower, refresh rate for such tasks.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $575 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
HP Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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