Acer Swift Edge

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-43) Acer Swift Edge

Date Published: 18 Sep 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
AMD Radeon 760M
16.0″, 3.2K (3200 x 2000), 120 Hz, OLED
1000GB SSD
32GB LPDDR5
1.24 kg (2.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

9.1 Portability EXCEPTIONAL

10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

6.9 For Work Good

4.9 For Gaming Average

Acer Swift Edge

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Review

Acer Swift Edge in-depth review

Nowadays, there are a lot of big and heavy laptops on the market in almost any price category. The modern CPUs and the GPUs are getting more powerful so a decent cooling solution is a must but that adds more weight. What if you need a super slim and light device with a big screen?Your options are definitely limited and the Acer Swift Edge (SFE16-43) is one of few devices that has a 16" screen, a fast AMD CPU under the bonnet, and a very thin profile. The panel isn't a regular one, that's a 3.2K 16:10 OLED display with an infinite contrast ratio. That's a good start. The hardware is also no joke for such a thin machine - powerful 28W Team Red Zen 4 processors paired with the latest iGPU models. In some regions, this device can be found with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity which probably sounds mou[...]

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Pros

Great OLED 16-inch screen with 100% sRGB and DCP-P3 coverage (Samsung AMOLED ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D)
Fast pixel response time and infinite contrast ratio (Samsung AMOLED ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D)
Light and thin aluminum-magnesium build
Lid leverage system
Fingerprint reader
Thin and light chassis
1440p Web camera
2x USB4 ports + MicroSD card reader

Cons

Soldered memory
Weak cooling solution
So-so battery life
Unimpressive CPU and iGPU performance
PWM usage (Samsung AMOLED ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D)
The battery is glued to the base

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Removing the Bottom PlateTurn off the device and unplug all connected peripherals. Remove the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Using a plastic tool, carefully pry up the bottom panel starting from one of the zones beneath the hinges.Battery Caution: The battery is glued to the base with strong adhesive, making removal risky. Detaching the battery by force may cause it to bend or damage, so it's advised not to attempt removing it.Note: The Acer Swift Edge features a 54Wh battery capable of up to 6 hours and 40 minutes of web browsing or 5 hours and 53 [...]

DISPLAY: 16-inch, 3200х2000 , OLED

Name
Samsung ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D)

Diagonal
16"

Pixel density
235.85 ppi

Brightness
408 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
120 Hz

Panel Type
OLED

Resolution
3200х2000

Becomes "Retina" from
15 inches (37 cm)

Contrast
Infinite

dE Color Checker
2.8 1.9

PWM Rating
1.0: (harmful)

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