ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

excellent thermal management

long battery life

high price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

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 G15 (GA503RX) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Moonlight white Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) 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 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
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 G15 (GA503RX) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) 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 System password, ErgoLift 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 LN006W 43
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