ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

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Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14). 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 M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast charging support

vivid display colors

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 32.171 cm x 21.172 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Eclipse grey Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
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 M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
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 - AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
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 M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 1.185 W/kg (head), 1.185 W/kg (body), 1.185 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number N3003W 41
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