HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G9 Notebook 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.

HP 255 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate port selection

includes numeric keypad

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

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 HP 255 G9 Notebook and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G9 Notebook vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD FreeSync -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions 720p 1080p
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3247 -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook 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)
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 115/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 8 A 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, precision touchpad, PTP certified touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Dropbox, McAfee (30 days trial), HP Audio Switch, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, HP Smart App, myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, LastPass password manager (30 days trial), HP Smart Health (free download) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G9 Notebook Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, KC, EAC, CU, ICCP -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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