Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH). 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.

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

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

solid build quality

good battery life

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

limited color options

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) and Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
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85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
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85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm 35.6 cm x 25.35 cm x 1.75 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Steel grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - QHD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Video Resolutions 1440p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 45 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 IRL (21KH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 71 -
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