HP 470 G8 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 470 G8 Notebook and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). 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 470 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 470 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

robust aluminum chassis

decent processor performance

ample connectivity options

full HD display

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

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 HP 470 G8 Notebook and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 470 G8 Notebook vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.085 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Metal Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - 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 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 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 HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 470 G8 Notebook 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)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Cortana Far-Field Technology, HP Audio Center -
COMMUNICATIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, image sensor Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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 HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Windows Defender, Native Miracast -
MISCELLANEOUS HP 470 G8 Notebook Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories HP 45W Smart AC Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and firmware (TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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