ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

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 Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
91 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Eclipse grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" OLED
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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 94% screen-to-body ratio Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features IR camera, 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 Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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 G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603VI) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, ROG Nebula Display 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 N4015W 71
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