Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Glacier blue Off black
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 1100 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, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 (GU604VY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
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 -
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