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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with a lighter weight for greater portability, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is the better choice, but if you require more power for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i with its dedicated graphics card is more suitable, though it is heavier and has a slightly shorter battery life. The Acer has superior screen quality with OLED technology but less storage, while the Lenovo has a larger battery capacity and more screen brightness. Both are good for general use and engineering tasks, so consider what you value more: portability and screen quality or raw performance and storage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.4
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its AMD Radeon 780M GPU and high refresh rate OLED screen, promising smooth visuals and vibrant colors. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high refresh rate IPS display, making it capable of delivering excellent gaming and 3D performance with accurate colors and contrast.
Screen Quality
8.8
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high resolution and brightness along with a panel type that renders sharp and vivid images ideal for general use and detailed work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, while also providing a very good screen for daily tasks and sufficient color accuracy for professional design work, falls short in offering the high refresh rates sought after by gamers and those working with fast-moving 3D visuals. Therefore, while both laptops provide a quality visual experience for everyday use and creative tasks, serious gamers and 3D creators should consider other options with screens tailored to their specific needs.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 provides a lightweight and highly portable option with a vivid OLED screen and a powerful AMD processor suitable for a range of general-use tasks, boasting long battery life for usage on the go. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers a high-quality keyboard and speaker system along with an Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, ensuring smooth general-use performance, yet with a shorter battery life and heavier build which may impact portability.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i pulls ahead for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7-13700H processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, compared to the Acer Swift Edge 16's AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and AMD Radeon 780M, allowing it to handle more demanding tasks and renderings.
Content Creation
8.1
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Cost
$820
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $860.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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