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Feb 26, 2024 6:07 AM

Acer Swift Edge Laptop: 16" 3.2K 120Hz OLED, Ryzen 7 7840U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Best Buy via eBay has Acer Swift Edge 16" Laptop (SFE16-43-R98R, Olivine Black) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has Acer Swift Edge 16" Laptop (SFE16-43-R98R, Olivine Black) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.
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Specs:
  • 16" 3200x2000 3.2K 120Hz OLED Display, 100% DCI-P3, 400 nits
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7840U 8-Core / 16-Thread Processor
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • 16GB LPDDR5 Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Keyboard & QHD Front-facing Camera w/ Temporal Noise Reduction
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 (or above)
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 4 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Micro SD card reader
  • 54 Wh Battery

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  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $190 lower than the next best available prices from similar reputable merchants starting from $1,039.99. -SaltyOne

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Best Buy via eBay has Acer Swift Edge 16" Laptop (SFE16-43-R98R, Olivine Black) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has Acer Swift Edge 16" Laptop (SFE16-43-R98R, Olivine Black) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pickup availability will vary by location.
Specs:
  • 16" 3200x2000 3.2K 120Hz OLED Display, 100% DCI-P3, 400 nits
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7840U 8-Core / 16-Thread Processor
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • 16GB LPDDR5 Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Backlit Keyboard & QHD Front-facing Camera w/ Temporal Noise Reduction
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1 (or above)
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
    • 2x USB 4 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Headphone Jack
    • 1x Micro SD card reader
  • 54 Wh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $190 lower than the next best available prices from similar reputable merchants starting from $1,039.99. -SaltyOne

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SRFNYC
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FYI, Just Josh reviewed this laptop and labeled it one of the worst of 2023 because it was very loud and the fans would cycle up and down frequently. Shame too because for a non-gaming laptop, this has great features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s...5wI&t=123s

EDIT: I even looked further into this because it really is an interesting laptop. There were some threads about a BIOS update. But it doesn't look like it resolved the issue. There was even a second BIOS update on the issue and it didn't seem to resolve it. That's as recently as November 2023. https://community.acer.com/en/dis...runs-noisy
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QuirkyRabbit66
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Great price for a maxed out non-gaming laptop. I wish more 14in would come like this
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Hat-Trick
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Then get a MacBook. Or don't shop for laptops with OLED displays.
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Feb 28, 2024 3:28 PM
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ZOONAMIFeb 28, 2024 3:28 PM
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Quote from FantasticMammoth103 View quoted comment :
Did that laptop have a dedicated GFX card with an OLED screen @ 120HZ? These premiums unfortunately come with a cost and that's battery life.
Yeah, but tbf even non gaming laptops there is basically nothing on the windows side that can match a modern MacBook.
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Feb 28, 2024 3:30 PM
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ZOONAMIFeb 28, 2024 3:30 PM
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Quote from FantasticMammoth103 View quoted comment :
Did that laptop have a dedicated GFX card with an OLED screen @ 120HZ? These premiums unfortunately come with a cost and that's battery life.
Yeah, but tbf even non gaming laptops there is basically nothing on the windows side that can match a modern MacBook. The thinkpad z16 or x1 are kind of close but still several hours behind.

Imo though 6-8hrs out of a laptop is all you really need. Charging overnight isn't a big deal especially with usbc chargers it's not a big deal at all.
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Feb 28, 2024 4:19 PM
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uknowsanaFeb 28, 2024 4:19 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
16GB is on-board, correct (LPDDR5)? So no upgrade path for RAM?
correct ... wish they had just went a bit to make it 32GB. There are rumors Microsoft is pushing vendors to have min 16GB RAM for its upcoming Win 12 OS. So, this would be the borderline of min recommendation!
Feb 28, 2024 4:21 PM
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armando416Feb 28, 2024 4:21 PM
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I have the previous gen of this and really like it. It is obviously for a specific customer that wants portability without sacrificing screen size. If you don't care about having a sub 3 lb laptop, this probably isn't for you...there are either higher performers (that are heavier) or laptops that are a better performance to $ value. Personally, I love having it handy to use when I'm sitting on the couch...it's so thin and light it fits vertically in a little device charging caddy I have.

Amazing screen and CPU performance for a thin and light. My only real gripes were the keyboard feel, lacking numpad (which they've addressed) and battery life (wish they had found a way to squeeze in a 70 WHr battery or something, especially with the battery hog high refresh OLED). Still, it you prefer Windows to Mac, I challenge you to find anything with this performance and price point in a similar form factor. And if you prefer Mac, hope you have a big wallet!
Feb 28, 2024 4:50 PM
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armando416Feb 28, 2024 4:50 PM
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Quote from Kaede View quoted comment :
Is it worth paying $100 more for new over "certified refurbish" with 2 year warranty?
I think I might go this route just for the numpad and higher refresh screen
Feb 28, 2024 6:37 PM
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UgleeManFeb 28, 2024 6:37 PM
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How does this compare to the one Micro Center is selling for $800? That one has an i7.
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Feb 29, 2024 1:43 AM
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814h4853n7
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Feb 29, 2024 1:43 AM
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The reviews for this laptop are really bad, you have been warned. Most complain about the fan noise despite having an efficient AMD CPU. There are major issues with the cooling system of this laptop.
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Dr.W
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Quote from 814h4853n7 View quoted comment :
The reviews for this laptop are really bad, you have been warned. Most complain about the fan noise despite having an efficient AMD CPU. There are major issues with the cooling system of this laptop.
Care to share the links to those reviews?
Mar 1, 2024 1:07 PM
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stewy007Mar 1, 2024 1:07 PM
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I got a similar one from Costco a couple months back. Typing on it now. I'm going to return it primarily because of the fan noise and heat. When plugged in the fan comes on quite often and is very noticeable and annoying to me. And had it on my lap the other day and it was quite hot. Too bad, because I really like the screen. Might try an LG Gram with better battery life and sacrifice screen quality a bit.
Mar 1, 2024 1:11 PM
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ctzMar 1, 2024 1:11 PM
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Will bite if it has a dedicated GPU.
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Mar 1, 2024 2:18 PM
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Mar 1, 2024 2:18 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat View quoted comment :
Care to share the links to those reviews?
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/T9q5Yd8d5PE?t=282
https://youtu.be/shQTPbMt5wI?t=123

plus reviews on Best Buy mentioning fan noise, very easy to find
Mar 1, 2024 6:37 PM
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flypenflyMar 1, 2024 6:37 PM
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Got the last gen of this with the Ryzen 6800U and 60hz OLED along with a centered keyboard/trackpad and no number pad. It was $550 refurbished, it's a great laptop, really good
Mar 1, 2024 7:51 PM
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fewlioMar 1, 2024 7:51 PM
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Quote from SRFNYC View quoted comment :
FYI, Just Josh reviewed this laptop and labeled it one of the worst of 2023 because it was very loud and the fans would cycle up and down frequently. Shame too because for a non-gaming laptop, this has great features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s...5wI&t=123s

EDIT: I even looked further into this because it really is an interesting laptop. There were some threads about a BIOS update. But it doesn't look like it resolved the issue. There was even a second BIOS update on the issue and it didn't seem to resolve it. That's as recently as November 2023. https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/694828/sfe16-43-r5u9-2023-nosy-after-software-upgrade-cpu-u... [acer.com]
I've got a lenovo low end series gaming laptop, it's thin and light and quite pleasant but the fan always blowing was irritating. Games I'm wearing a headset or there's a bunch of noise blowing through the laptop speakers and it's noisy by design a little fan noise isn't too noticeable at all, I wouldn't utter a peep in complaint, but when watching videos and listening to speech and music it was irritating. Got deeper into the windows power settings and set it to lower power settings and the fan hasn't run yet during these tasks. I'm gonna have to shortcut or leave that setting window open because it has to be toggled on and off for efficient or power performance when switching types of tasks.
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Mar 2, 2024 5:16 PM
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armando416Mar 2, 2024 5:16 PM
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Quote from poopi View quoted comment :
You're saying "non-gaming" like it's a good thing or a feature. All that means is less performance.
It's a "ultraportable" type which is generally never going to overlap with the gaming category as far as I'm aware. It's amazing it plays games as well as it does, the 780m is impressive for an iGPU

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