ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) 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 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 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Transparent silver Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb) 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
Model Number EK019T 43
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