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Updated January 12, 2024·
If your budget allows, the Acer Swift Edge 16 generally offers higher performance than the Lenovo V15, which can be crucial for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. However, if you're focused on general use, such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the Lenovo V15 represents a more economical choice with adequate performance. The Acer is likely to have a better screen and possibly longer battery life, enhancing your experience for multimedia and work, but these features come at a higher cost. In terms of portability, the Acer Swift Edge, suggested by its name, may be lighter and thinner, making it easier to carry around, an important factor if you travel frequently or commute with your laptop. Consider how these factors weigh against your needs and budget to make your decision. 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 V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift Edge 16.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is well-suited for general use with its high-resolution OLED screen which offers better colors and contrast, a lightweight build that improves portability, and a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU paired with ample RAM ensuring smooth performance. In comparison, the Lenovo V15 also caters to general use with a solid AMD Ryzen CPU and sufficient RAM, although its TN panel display and heavier weight make it less ideal for those prioritizing screen quality and ease of carrying around. Both laptops offer significant storage and durable battery life, but the Acer has an edge in screen performance and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
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
8.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Acer Swift Edge 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a more capable GPU specifically designed for gaming and 3D applications and offers a higher screen refresh rate, providing a smoother visual experience for fast-paced games and animations. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 utilizes an integrated GPU with lower performance and a standard refresh rate screen, which might be less ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks but can still handle less intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
8.1
6.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, larger and higher-quality OLED screen, and superior screen resolution, which supports demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Lenovo V15, despite having adequate RAM, offers a less capable CPU and GPU, and a lower quality TN screen with standard resolution, making it less ideal for intensive workloads.
Content Creation
8.1
7.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Lenovo V15 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
5.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 boasts a higher resolution and brightness, making details sharper and content more viewable in varying light conditions for general tasks, while its coverage of professional color gamuts enhances the precision needed for engineering and design work. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate which can result in less fluid motion. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's lower resolution and brightness can lead to a less vibrant and less sharp viewing experience across all uses, with limited color range impacting work in engineering and design, and the lower refresh rate affecting gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$820
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Build Quality
7.2
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Swift Edge 16 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 480p | |
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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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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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