Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
39.8chipPerformance38.7
56chipGraphicschip45.1
25.7Displayspec-based41.6
60Batteryspec-based59.6
85.6Portabilityspec-based76.7
4 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I712 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 scores 49.9 against 50.1 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 45
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 41% lower thickness: 10.4 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 30% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 16% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.8 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.34 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 10.4 mm+41% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI SFG16-I71 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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