Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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 X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Steel grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500 Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise reduction Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
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 X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA Studio drivers MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories 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 - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
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 61G MB156W
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