ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14). 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 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

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 (GU604VY) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm 32.171 cm x 21.172 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Off black Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) 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 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
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) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display 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 - 41
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