ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Cool silver Olivine black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (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 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number N1009W 43
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