ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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 G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

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 G16 (GU603ZV) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Eclipse grey Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB 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 G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
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 Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 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 G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) 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 G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
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 (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling 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 N3009W 43
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