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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance and display quality for tasks such as photo editing or watching high-resolution videos, the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its higher-resolution OLED screen and more powerful processor and graphics would be a better choice. However, it comes with a higher price tag and slightly less portability compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more affordable, portable option with a touchscreen and longer battery life for general use like web browsing, document editing, or light multitasking, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 would suit your needs. Give Feedback
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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
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.0
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is better for general use as it offers a higher quality screen, with better color coverage and brightness, and superior performance due to its more powerful processor and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which also has a lower-quality IPS display rather than OLED and less robust CPU, making it fair for general use. Despite the IdeaPad Slim 3 providing longer battery life, the Swift Edge 16 compensates with greater portability and a higher resolution screen, thus being more suitable for tasks where image and video quality are paramount.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.9
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, having a more powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, is better for gaming and 3D applications as these aspects greatly enhance visual performance and fluidity in graphics-intensive tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a less capable integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, limiting its ability to handle demanding gaming and 3D rendering as smoothly as the Acer.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is deemed good for engineering and design due to its higher amount of memory (RAM) and storage (SSD capacity), along with a more capable CPU and GPU, which are critical for running intensive applications smoothly; it also offers better screen quality which is essential for detail-oriented work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 provides less RAM and storage, with a less powerful CPU and GPU, and lower screen quality, making it less suitable for such demanding tasks, but its lightness and quieter operating noise could make it a more comfortable choice for less intensive use.
Content Creation
8.1
7.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation. However, its lower refresh rate diminishes the experience for Gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 provides a fair level of clarity and brightness for both general use and design work, but like the Acer, it isn't ideal for gaming or 3D due to a less responsive screen.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 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
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
6.5
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$390
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $390.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 47 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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