ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 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 M16 (GU603ZU) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) 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 M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
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 Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 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 M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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 16 (SFG16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch 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 M16 (GU603ZU) 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 M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) 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 M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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
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, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) 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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift 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 N3003W 71
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