Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) vs Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3
46.7Performancechip54.5
53.4chipGraphicschip61
34.9Displayspec-based77.1
82.1Batteryspec-based60.3
73.1Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)2 spec wins — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) scores 55.9 against 56 for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 69% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 53 mm
- 56% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 53
- 204% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 395 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS, direct bonded, anti-reflective, capacitive gloved touch |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 395 nits | 1,200 nits+204% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc 140T |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (quick-release, OPAL encrypted) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,853Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,590Bottom 40% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+7% | 70.2 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.8 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+56% | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+69% | 53 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium alloy chassis with handle |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (charging, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD, DP), 2x USB-A (10Gbps and 5Gbps), RJ-45 Ethernet 1Gbps, HDMI 4K, MicroSDXC UHS-I, 3.5mm audio in/out, dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); optional extra ports via xPAK modules |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 (Class 1) |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter | 5MP infrared webcam with privacy cover |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Face recognition (Windows Hello IR camera); optional fingerprint xPAK |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-61) | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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