ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.5 cm x 28 cm x 2.4 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 3.05 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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 Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD - Kingston
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Output 150 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4-zone illumination Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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
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
Memory Card Reader Yes Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 Low Blue Light Certification
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
Model Number - 71
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