ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.5 cm x 28 cm x 2.4 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 3.05 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 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 X 16 (SFX16)
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 X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
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 X 16 (SFX16)
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 X 16 (SFX16)
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Output 150 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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 X 16 (SFX16)
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/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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
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
Model Number - 61G
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