ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sturdy build quality

large display size

competitive price point

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

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 (FA707XI) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 Mecha grey Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 Gen 2x2
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 (FA707XI) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
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 HX021W 61G
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