Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Comparison

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Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43, two laptops by Acer. Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 was launched in May 2023. There is only 8 months difference between Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 are members of Acer's Swift series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Swift Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Swift Go 14 AI	September 2024	14.0"	322.6 x 225.95 x 10-17.95 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61	September 2024	14.0"	312.9 x 222.11 x 10-17.9 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-51	September 2024	14.0"	312 x 221 x 16 mm	1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)
Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T	September 2024	16.0"	356 x 249.42 x 9.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T	September 2024	16.0"	356 x 249.42 x 9.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-63	July 2024	14.0"	312.9 x 217.9 x 14.9 mm	1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Acer Swift 14 SF14-11	March 2024	14.5"	322.6 x 226 x 14.9 mm	1.32 kg (2.91 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72	January 2024	16.0"	355.6 x 243.8 x 24.3 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (8-Cores)
16GB Ram
355.6 x 243.8 x 24.3 mm (14 x 9.6 x 0.96 inches)
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Key Specs

Launched in May 2023
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
GPU: Radeon 760M
16GB Ram
357.6 x 245.9 x 12.95 mm (14.08 x 9.68 x 0.51 inches)
Weight: 1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 over Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.6% vs ~84.4%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.5 mm vs 6.5 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 6 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	5.76-6.02 TFLOPS vs 4.06 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 over Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72

Weight	1.23 kg vs 1.60 kg	0.37 kg lighter
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	236 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3200 x 2000 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs May 2023	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
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)
Surface Area	867 cm2 (134.4 inches2)	879 cm2 (136.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.6%	~84.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.5 mm	~6.5 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black

Comparison of the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 External Dimensions

Weight

Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 weighs 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs), whereas the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 weighs 1.23 kg (2.71 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 Go 16 SFG16-72 1.60 kg

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 1.23 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.08 kg

Max 3.15 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 24.30 mm

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 12.95 mm

Min

1.70 mm

Average 20.33 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 Go 16 SFG16-72 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 is 0.08 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 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

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	AMD Ryzen 5 7640U AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
Base Frequency	3.8 GHz	3.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (8-	6
Number of Threads	22	12
L3 Cache	24 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)	Radeon 760M
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	4 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1745	1779
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14983	12583

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 Go 16 SFG16-72 and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7640U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc iGPU (8-Cores)	Radeon 760M
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	5.76-6.02 TFLOPS	4.06 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	5.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	128	384
TMUs	8	24
ROPs	4	16

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 Go 16 SFG16-72 has a FLOPS value of 5.76-6.02 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.06 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72)	Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-43)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	65 Wh	54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	100 W	65 W

Moreover, the Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 boasts a larger battery capacity of 65 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43's54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 65 Wh

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 54 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 73.72 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
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 Go 16 SFG16-72 vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 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 Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 features a higher pixel density with 236 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 142 ppi

Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 236 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 167 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 vs Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 (v6E).

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
Both Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 feature 2x USB 4.0 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
Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Both Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Swift Go 16 SFG16-72 and Swift Edge 16 SFE16-43 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No