Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
61.4chipPerformancechip47.3
38.4Display38.4
53.3Battery70.7
73.1Portability78.1
2 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-732 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 scores 56 against 55.8 for ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 47
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 73
- 22% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 16.6 mm
- 20% higher capacity: 78 Wh vs 65 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED touchscreen (stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 78 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm | 12.9 mm+22% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p IR webcam with privacy shutter | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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