ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast charging support

vivid display colors

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) and Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) vs. Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 32.171 cm x 21.172 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Off black Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.75 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 1.185 W/kg (head), 1.185 W/kg (body), 1.185 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number N3083W 41
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