Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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

MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

excellent graphics capability

innovative cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Glacier blue Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 0.8 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
SAR Value 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 - 2 years
Model Number 41 213UK
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