Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Olivine black -
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 15.6"
Screen Resolution 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - QHD Yes
Camera Features Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 1440p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise reduction Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology - 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Microsoft Pluton chip, 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
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 - 1 year
Model Number 43 003UK
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