ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

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 Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Transparent silver Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 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)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) 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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus 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 MB116W 71
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