Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum | Matte black Steel grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Output - 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
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 - Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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