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Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) vs Alienware x16 R2

Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)
55.8Inno Score
VS
Alienware x16 R2
55.8Inno Score
46.7Performancespec-basedchip40.6
52.5chipGraphics82.1
34.9Displayspec-based49
82.1Batteryspec-based86.7
73.1Portabilityspec-based35.5
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R2

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) scores 55.8 against 55.8 for Alienware x16 R2. 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 (SFG16-61)

  • 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • 32% higher Peak brightness: 395 nits vs 300 nits
  • 11% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 18.6 mm
  • Lower launch price: $950 vs $2,100

Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2

  • Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 53
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh

Display

Display comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
Screen size16 ″16 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2880x18002560x1600
Refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz+100%
Peak brightness395 nits+32%300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
ProcessorAMD Ryzen AI 7 350Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)
GraphicsAMD Radeon 860MNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
Geekbench 6 (single)2,853Top 45%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,590Bottom 37%—
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)—10,397Bottom 22%

Battery

Battery comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
Capacity75 Wh90 Wh+20%
Web browsing endurance16.8 h—
Charging65 W—

Design

Design comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
Weight1.5 kg+44%2.66 kg
Thickness16.6 mm+11%18.6 mm
MaterialAnodized aluminumAll-metal chassis

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
Ports2x USB4 Type-C (charging, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter1080p (HDR) + IR camera
BiometricsFingerprint reader, IR face recognition (Windows Hello)IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) versus Alienware x16 R2
SpecAcer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)Alienware x16 R2
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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