Choose the Acer Swift Edge 16 for its superior performance in engineering tasks and gaming, thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Radeon 780M GPU, and a high-quality OLED display with a resolution of 3200 x 2000, which is excellent for detailed visual work. It's also more affordable and has a good battery life of around 7 hours for typical use. However, it's slightly heavier and larger than the Samsung, and lacks a touchscreen.
Opt for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 if you prioritize portability, as it's lighter and thinner with a sleek 2-in-1 design that offers the versatility of a tablet. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor is designed for efficient performance, and the device includes a touchscreen with a resolution of 2880 x 1800, which is great for general use and multimedia consumption. The Samsung also has a longer battery life, lasting up to 10 hours, but it may not match the Acer's performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Cost
$820
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.7/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
8.1/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
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
8.1/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Acer Swift Edge 16 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is good.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good 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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
"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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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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