Acer Swift X SFX16-52G vs Gigabyte Aero 16 Comparison

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Acer Swift X SFX16-52G vs Gigabyte Aero 16 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16, two laptops from Acer and Gigabyte. Acer Swift X SFX16-52G was introduced to market in January 2022 and Gigabyte Aero 16 was launched in January 2022. Both Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift X SFX16-52G and Gigabyte Aero 16 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1260P
GPU: Intel Arc 3 A370M 4GB
8GB Ram
355.6 x 238.76 x 17.78 mm (14 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)

Gigabyte Aero 16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
16.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
356 x 248.5 x 22.4 mm (14.02 x 9.78 x 0.88 inches)
Weight: 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift X SFX16-52G over Gigabyte Aero 16

Weight	1.75 kg vs 2.30 kg	0.55 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~87.4% vs ~83.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.5 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 370 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	6 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.0 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aero 16 over Acer Swift X SFX16-52G

Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	16 TFLOPS vs 3.46 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Swift X SFX16-52G

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Gigabyte Aero 16 and Acer Swift X SFX16-52G

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G vs Gigabyte Aero 16: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G and the Gigabyte Aero 16.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Surface Area	849 cm2 (131.6 inches2)	885 cm2 (137.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~87.4%	~83.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.5 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	White

Comparison of the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G and the Gigabyte Aero 16 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift X SFX16-52G weighs 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs), whereas the Aero 16 weighs 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G 1.75 kg

Gigabyte Aero 16 2.30 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G 17.80 mm

Gigabyte Aero 16 22.40 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aero 16 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G vs Gigabyte Aero 16: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 1260P	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H Intel Core i9 12900HK
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	12	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1779	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9214	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1745	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9746	16309

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G and Gigabyte Aero 16.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1260P

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc 3 A370M 4GB	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1550 MHz	915 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2050 MHz	1410 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	35 W	115 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.198 TFLOPS	16.60 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	256 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	5888
TMUs	64	184
ROPs	32	96

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Swift X SFX16-52G has a FLOPS value of 3.46 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 ' has a FLOPS value of 16 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Aero 16 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Swift X SFX16-52G's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	52 Wh	99 Wh
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	100 W	230 W

On the other hand, the Aero 16 features a higher battery capacity of 99 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Swift X SFX16-52G's 52 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G 52 Wh

Gigabyte Aero 16 99 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Aero 16 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Swift X SFX16-52G's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G vs Gigabyte Aero 16: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift X SFX16-52G and Gigabyte Aero 16 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Swift X SFX16-52G is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Aero 16's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aero 16 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G 142 ppi

Gigabyte Aero 16 189 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Aero 16 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Swift X SFX16-52G offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G 400 nits

Gigabyte Aero 16 370 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Acer Swift X SFX16-52G vs Gigabyte Aero 16 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Swift X SFX16-52G is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Aero 16 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16 have USB Type-C ports. Swift X SFX16-52G has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Aero 16 has 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Swift X SFX16-52G features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors. Aero 16 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Swift X SFX16-52G nor Aero 16 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift X SFX16-52G and Aero 16 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes