ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

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 15 (X1500EA) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg -
Weight 1.8 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Indie black Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 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, 83% screen-to-body ratio Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 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
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 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 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Slots 1 x Serial ATA (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
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 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 Cortana support 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
Model Number EJ2670W 43
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