HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook 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.

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-quality display

excellent connectivity options

fast processor

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage options

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 HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 990 g 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Slate blue Olivine black
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes Yes - QHD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5 -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 43
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