Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample storage options

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

heavier design

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 24.75 cm x 1.885 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Pure silver Olivine black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Kingston 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 AMD Radeon 780M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit USB-C power adapter
Security - Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number R8B3 43
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