ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam included

average speaker quality

higher 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Brushed black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 68% NTSC, 72% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label 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 System password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) 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 AZ001T 61G
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