Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 3 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Glacier blue Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 17.3"
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 0.8 ms response rate Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 64 MB
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
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), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
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
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Model Number 41 LL003W
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