Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful hexa-core processor

4k uhd display

color accurate screen

ample storage capacity

sleek, minimalist design

heavy build

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

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 ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.47 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 2.93 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Olivine black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN517-71) 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 77UB 43
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