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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16, being more expensive, offers higher storage capacity, larger memory, and a more powerful CPU and GPU, which translates to better performance, particularly for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming. It also features an OLED screen with superior resolution, enhancing the visual experience. On the downside, it's less portable due to a heavier weight. The Jumper 16" Laptop is more affordable with lower storage and memory, and less powerful components, making it suitable for basic tasks and general use. It's lighter and potentially easier to carry around, but compromises on screen quality and performance. Choose the Acer Swift Edge 16 if high performance is a priority and the Jumper if you're looking for a more budget-friendly, portable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
- The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Edge 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
5.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, contributing to excellent performance and display for general use. On the other hand, the Jumper 16" Laptop has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, which may lead to reduced performance and a less impressive visual experience for daily tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.6
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its AMD Radeon 780M GPU and smooth 120 Hz OLED display, offers a powerful gaming and 3D experience, while the Jumper 16" Laptop's Intel UHD Graphics 600 and standard 60 Hz IPS screen limit graphic performance and fluidity in these applications.
Engineering and Design
8.1
5.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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.
Content Creation
8.1
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
6.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a sharp, bright display that enhances the clarity and readability for everyday tasks, making it excellent for general use. For engineering and design, its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, essential for precision work. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick image updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
5.1
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$230
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $230.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Jumper 16" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $230 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 16.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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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.
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