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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16, being lighter, thinner, and having an OLED screen, is more suited for portability and vibrant display qualities, ideal for everyday tasks and multimedia use. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, with its powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX graphics card, is a more robust machine that excels in gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive computational tasks. While the Razer Blade is heavier and thus less portable, it also offers a higher refresh rate display which is preferable for gaming. If budget is a concern and gaming or intensive graphical work isn't a priority, the Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a balance of performance and value. However, for those who need high-end performance for gaming or professional workloads and can stretch their budget, the Razer Blade 15 may justify the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.0
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 surpasses the Acer Swift Edge 16 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics unit and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the 120Hz of the Acer's AMD Radeon 780M equipped display. While both laptops are well-suited for demanding tasks, the enhanced visual smoothness and more powerful GPU of the Razer Blade 15 make it better suited for intense gaming experiences and advanced 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, and engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16's screen boasts high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering due to its strong color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming where smooth motion is crucial. The Razer Blade 15 also offers a vibrant, sharp display for general and engineering applications with good color reproduction, but like the Acer, it falls short for gaming-intensive tasks due to a refresh rate that's not designed for high-frame-rate experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$820
$2,500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Razer Blade 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a high-quality OLED screen with better battery life and is lighter, making it highly portable for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 provides a powerful dedicated GPU and superior cooling, ideal for more demanding tasks but is heavier with less battery longevity. Both come with ample RAM and CPU capabilities, SSD storage, and have high-resolution screens, ensuring smooth general performance, but the Swift's emphasis on portability and the Blade's focus on performance set them apart for different user needs.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance Intel CPU and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, which are assets in intensive tasks such as 3D rendering and machine learning, coupled with a high-refresh-rate IPS screen that enhances visual clarity and color accuracy. The Acer Swift Edge 16, while also suitable for engineering with its solid Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU, offers a lower performance ceiling, but its lightweight design and OLED screen with higher resolution and brightness may appeal to those prioritizing portability and vibrant display qualities.
Content Creation
8.1
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation.
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 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Razer Blade 15 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.
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How the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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