Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA). 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 Go 16 (SFG16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

efficient thermal management

fast charging support

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

affordable price point

sharp display quality

fast charging support

moderate storage capacity

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 16"
Screen Resolution 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 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, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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 Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - QHD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Video Resolutions 1440p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 19 V
INPUT Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
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
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 71 MB157W
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