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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro involves considering various factors. The Acer has a larger 16-inch OLED screen, which is known for vibrant colors and contrast, while the Lenovo's 14-inch IPS screen will be more portable with touch capabilities. The Acer is equipped with an AMD processor and graphics that are generally well-suited for a range of tasks, but it offers double the storage of the Lenovo. Battery capacity is slightly better on the Lenovo, and it has a slightly higher portability score, making it a bit more convenient for on-the-go use. If you prioritize a bigger, superior display and storage, go for the Acer, but if portability and battery are more critical for you, the Lenovo might be a better choice. Both are similarly priced, so your decision should be based on these trade-offs according to your specific needs and preferences. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a solid CPU and ample RAM, making it efficient for day-to-day tasks, along with a high-resolution OLED screen, contributing to screen quality, all packed into a slim and light frame for better portability, despite this, its battery life is moderate. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, also featuring a capable CPU and the same amount of RAM, is slightly less portable due to a bit more weight, offers a touchscreen with good screen quality, and has somewhat better battery life, which might appeal to those prioritizing longer use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
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 7i Pro is good.
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
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 7i Pro 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
7.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use and engineering tasks, the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its high resolution and bright display offers clear and vivid images, plus wide color gamuts supporting accurate color work, making it ideal for detailed design work. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's screen also delivers on resolution and panel quality, ensuring sharp and bright visuals suitable for various professional applications including engineering and design, although it doesn't quite match the Acer in color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$799
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Edge 16
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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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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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