ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate screen

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, Adaptive-Sync technology, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH 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 HX027W 71
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