Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Glacier blue Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 16"
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
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, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
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 - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
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 N3003W
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