Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 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.

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

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 Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Metal Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Space grey Olivine black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 185 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eye Care Mode, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features Recessed camera Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery/charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security 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 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 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 - 43
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