HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook 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.

HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight and portable

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

fast charging technology

premium price tag

limited graphics capabilities

no HDMI port

average speaker 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 HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.92 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Olivine black
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, 8-bit Colour Depth, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2 Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 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 EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes Yes - QHD
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, 88° view, HP Auto Frame Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, discrete amplifiers; Input: AI noise reduction Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card 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 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO, CNVi, 160 MHz Wi-Fi bandwidth Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours -
Battery Weight 357 g -
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, glass clickpad, spill-resistant, DuraKeys Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 860 G10 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)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
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 EliteBook 860 G10 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 Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Connect for Microsoft Endpoint Manager, HP Patch Assistant (free download), HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen4 (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Services Scan -
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 860 G10 Notebook Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories HP 100W+10W Slim USB-C+USB-A AC Power Adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with HP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year) -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, motion sensor, HP Tamper Lock, thermal sensor, adaptive colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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), chassis intrusion sensor Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, Secured-core PC enabled Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards CSA, VCCI, BSMI, GS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, CISPR, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, SRRC, NCC, low halogen, UL 62368-1, TEC, KES, Low Blue Light certified (LBL), Ukraine NSoC, EAEU Compliance, Saudi Arabian Compliance 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)
Product Recycled Content Ocean-bound plastics -
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 - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 43
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