Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315). 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.

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp oled display

efficient amd processor

ample storage capacity

good battery life

higher price range

no touchscreen option

limited port selection

average graphics performance

Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm 36.29 cm x 23.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Glacier blue Pure silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 0.8 ms response rate Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 2 MB
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 128 GB SSD - 3D Triple-level Cell (TLC) - Apacer
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Acer Aspire 3 15 (A315)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology Administrator password, system password
SAR Value 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head) 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 41 24P
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