Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum | Matte black Olivine black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - 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)
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 43
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