ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

high price point

bulkier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Off black Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 64 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - QHD
Camera Features 30 frames per second Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Six speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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 (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification 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 NM010W 43
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