ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Acer Swift X SFX16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Acer Swift X 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Acer Swift X SFX16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X SFX16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

vibrant full-hd display

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

moderate speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) and Acer Swift X SFX16
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) vs. Acer Swift X SFX16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Off black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16.1" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11390H / 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Acer Swift X SFX16
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - HDCP
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number K8006W 51G
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