Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 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

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Olivine black Graphite black
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 17.3"
Screen Resolution 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - QHD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 1440p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Input: AI noise reduction Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display -
SAR Value 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
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Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 43 HX001W
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