ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam 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 Pro 15 (M6500XV) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Quiet blue Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) 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. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - QHD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
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 Pro 15 (M6500XV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) 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 - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH 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)
Max Operating Temperature 49 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -37 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 95% RH -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number LP036W 43
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