Acer Swift Edge 16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44) Acer Swift Edge 16

Date Published: 01 Aug 2024

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
AMD Radeon 780M
16.0″, 3.2K (3200 x 2000), 120 Hz, OLED
1000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.23 kg (2.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

9.1 Portability EXCEPTIONAL

10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

6.5 For Work Good

5.0 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
16.0″, 3.2K (3200 x 2000), 120 Hz, OLED

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Magnesium alloy

Dimensions
357.55 x 245.9 x 12.95 mm (14.08" x 9.68" x 0.51")

Weight
1.23 kg (2.7 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11be

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
QHD with Temporal Noise Reduction

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
2x Microphones with Acer Purified Voice, AI noise reduction

Speakers
Speaker System optimized by DTS Audio

Security Lock slot
Noble Lock

Gifts
Nitro Gen 2 Wired Gaming Keyboard

Portability

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44)

14.08" x 9.68" x 0.51" Dimensions

1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +65% Weight

Review

Acer Swift Edge 16 in-depth review

Compared to its predecessor, the Acer Swift Edge (SFE16-44) looks like a mild refresh. The new-gen model relies on the 8040 series 28W AMD Zen 4 Hawk Point-U CPUs which are nearly identical to their 7040 siblings without counting the slightly clocked NPU unit of the new chips. The RAM is still soldered which isn't surprising given how thin and light this laptop is. The port selection remains good with its four USB connectors. Again, Wi-Fi 7 is on board but as an option.The display is the same as the one of the SFE16-43 model. It continues to be the star of the show. It's a color-accurate 120Hz OLED panel with a 3200x2000 resolution and HDR capabilities.The 2023 version cooling struggles when the CPU is pounded with heavy stress. Since the thermal system hasn't changed much and the [...]

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Pros

100% sRGB and DCP-P3 coverage + improved color accuracy with our "Design and Gaming" profile (SDC418D)
Infinite contrast ratio (SDC418D)
605 nits of max brightness in HDR mode and 394 nits of peak brightness while viewing SDR content (SDC418D)
Light and thin magnesium alloy chassis (1.23 kg / 12.95 mm)
Lid with a lever design
Fingerprint reader
1440p Web camera
2x USB4 ports + MicroSD card reader
2x M.2 slots + replaceable Wi-Fi card
Wi-Fi 7 (option)
Good comfort under load considering the thin build
Fast SSD (Micron 3400)
Up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM
Feels fast for work, despite the hindered clocks

Cons

Soldered memory
Low CPU clocks, especially in long CPU stress
Average battery battery life (~ 5 hours and a half of videos)
PWM usage (SDC418D)
The battery is glued to the base

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Device Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and disconnected from any power source before starting.Undo the ten Torx-head screws on the bottom panel of the laptop. Use a lever tool to pop the two areas behind the hinges. Pry the back using a thin plastic tool and work your way around the sides and the front. Once the rear end is lifted, tilt the panel slightly and lift it off the base.More info: The inside of the bottom panel features dust filters for the ventilation grills, ensuring optimal airflow and protection against debris.Battery Removal[...]