Acer
Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB
Ryzen 7 7840U · 8GB
82
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Dell
Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB
Core i7-1280P · 16GB · 2022
82
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB lands at 82 and Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB if…
- ✓Mainstream pricing
- ✓Modern silicon
- ✓Broad warranty coverage
Pick Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB 82
vs 82 Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB
Score breakdown
Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 76
display 80
battery 74
portability 82
Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 77
display 86
battery 72
portability 93
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB | Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 7 7840U | Core i7-1280P |
| RAM | 8GB | ▲ 16GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB
Pros
- +Mainstream pricing
- +Modern silicon
- +Broad warranty coverage
Cons
- −Battery varies
- −Displays not OLED
- −Fan noise on gaming SKUs
Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB vs Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB
Which is better, Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB or Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in portability.
Does Acer Swift Edge 16 · 8GB or Dell XPS 13 Plus · 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.