Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA). 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Edge SFA16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Glacier blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 0.8 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Edge SFA16 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
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 MB116W
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