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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize screen quality, such as for graphic design or video editing, the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its OLED display might be a better option than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i which has an IPS display. The Acer also features a more powerful AMD processor, which would be beneficial for intensive engineering tasks or 3D work. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop with a longer battery life and lower weight, which makes it more portable, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is a better choice. Additionally, if budget is a key factor, the Lenovo tends to be less expensive than the Acer, but it does come with less storage capacity. Both laptops are designed for general use, but keep in mind the Lenovo's webcam and keyboard are rated higher in quality than the Acer's. 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
  • Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

8.1
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.

Content Creation

8.1
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.

Screen Quality

8.8
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.5
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.7
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
6.3
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Software Development

7.9
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.2
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality.

Cost

$820
Swift Edge 16
IdeaPad Slim 5i
$828
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The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.

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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Swift Edge 16Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Acer Swift Edge 16Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i

GENERAL

Price
$820
$828
Release Date
May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7''
Weight
2.73 lbs4.17 lbs
Width
14.08"14.02"
Depth
9.68"9.88"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7840UIntel i5-1335U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh56.6 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
3200 x 20001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
120Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
383 nits315 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.2/107.6/10
Portability Score
8.9/107.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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 Slim 5i

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HT Tech

Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."

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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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