Acer Swift X SFX16 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX16 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. 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 SFX16 Review

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

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

vibrant full-hd display

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

moderate speaker quality

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX16 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX16 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.89 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Steel grey Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11390H / 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 39 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX16 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Fast charging
Compliant Standards HDCP -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 51G -
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