Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 vs HP EliteBook X G1a 14
56.3chipPerformance51.4
61chipGraphicschip59.3
38.4Displayspec-based26.5
53.3Batteryspec-based72
73.1Portabilityspec-based78.1
3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-733 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 scores 55.1 against 55.2 for HP EliteBook X G1a 14. 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 SFG16-73
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 51
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $2,099
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G1a 14
- 21% lower thickness: 13.1 mm vs 16.6 mm
- 15% higher capacity: 74.5 Wh vs 65 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (non-touch, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,647Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,341Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 74.5 Wh+15% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.2 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.49 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm | 13.1 mm+21% |
| Material | — | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, powered), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1440p IR webcam with privacy shutter | 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in the power button (select models) and IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73 | HP EliteBook X G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Related comparisons
Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73vs ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)VSAcer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73vs HP ZBook 8 G2a 14VSAcer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73vs HP OmniBook X 17VSAcer Swift Go 16 SFG16-73vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD)VSHP EliteBook X G1a 14vs HP OmniBook X 17VSHP EliteBook X G1a 14vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a Gen 11 (14-inch AMD)VSHP EliteBook X G1a 14vs LG gram 14 (2025)VSHP EliteBook X G1a 14vs ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)VS