Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) vs Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
46.7Performance63.6
53.4chipGraphics87.6
34.9Displayspec-based55.5
82.1Batteryspec-based42.5
73.1Portabilityspec-based31.8
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)7 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) scores 55.9 against 56 for Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)
- 291% higher Web browsing endurance: 16.8 h vs 4.3 h
- 42% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 23.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $950 vs $1,950
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 53
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 395 nits | 500 nits+27% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,853Top 45% | 3,081+8%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,590Bottom 40% | 19,270+53%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 96 Wh+28% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.8 h+291% | 4.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+42% | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+29% | 23.4 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (charging, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm universal audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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