ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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 X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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 X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number HX027W 61G
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