ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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.

ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.5 cm x 28 cm x 2.4 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 3.05 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Battery Capacity (Size) - 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Output 150 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4-zone illumination Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge 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
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 43
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