Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
46.7Performance54.9
53.4chipGraphicschip53.4
34.9Displayspec-based38.4
82.1Batteryspec-based73.3
73.1Portabilityspec-based65.2
2 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) scores 55.9 against 56.3 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)
- 14% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 1.75 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 27% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 395 nits
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,388 vs 12,590
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $950
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 395 nits | 500 nits+27% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,853Top 45% | 2,991+5%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,590Bottom 40% | 14,388+14%Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.8 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+14% | 1.75 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+2% | 16.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (charging, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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