ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). 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 Pro 15 (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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 Pro 15 (M6500RE) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Cool silver Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 IPS-level Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) 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 VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - QHD
Camera Features Privacy shutter Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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 Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Watt 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
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, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) 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 HN054W 71
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