Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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 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

MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

excellent graphics capability

innovative cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Olivine black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - QHD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera
Video Resolutions 1440p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise reduction Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
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)
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Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 43 213UK
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