Razer Blade 16 2025 vs Acer Swift X SFX16-51G Comparison

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Razer Blade 16 2025 vs Acer Swift X SFX16-51G Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G, two laptops from Razer and Acer. Razer Blade 16 2025 was introduced to market in January 2025 and Acer Swift X SFX16-51G was launched in March 2021. As you can see, Swift X SFX16-51G is 4 years older than Blade 16 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade 16 2025 and Acer Swift X SFX16-51G before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 16 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB Ram
359.8 x 250.5 x 14.9-17.4 mm (14.17 x 9.86 x 0.59-0.69 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Acer Swift X SFX16-51G Key Specs

Launched in March 2021
16.1" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 11390H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
368.3 x 236.2 x 18.8 mm (14.5 x 9.3 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 16 2025 over Acer Swift X SFX16-51G

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~82.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1485:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	201 ppi vs 137 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 72%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS vs 6.14 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 4.0	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Acer Swift X SFX16-51G over Razer Blade 16 2025

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6 mm vs 7.6 mm	1.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16.1 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Acer Swift X SFX16-51G and Razer Blade 16 2025

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs March 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift X SFX16-51G and Razer Blade 16 2025

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

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs Acer Swift X SFX16-51G: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 16 2025 and the Acer Swift X SFX16-51G.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Surface Area	901 cm2 (139.7 inches2)	870 cm2 (134.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.4%	~82.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.6 mm	~6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Razer Blade 16 2025 and the Acer Swift X SFX16-51G External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 16 2025 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the Swift X SFX16-51G weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 2.10 kg

Acer Swift X SFX16-51G 1.90 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 17.40 mm

Acer Swift X SFX16-51G 18.80 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 Razer Blade 16 2025 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift X SFX16-51G is 0.12 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

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs Acer Swift X SFX16-51G: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	Intel Core i7 11390H
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.9-3.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	16 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 860M	Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm

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 Razer Blade 16 2025 and Acer Swift X SFX16-51G.

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

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Laptops with: Intel Core i7 11390H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	2235 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2520 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		45 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	4608	2048
TMUs	144	64
ROPs	72	32

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. Razer Blade 16 2025 has a FLOPS value of 23.2 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift X SFX16-51G ' has a FLOPS value of 6.14 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift X SFX16-51G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	8000 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Blade 16 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Swift X SFX16-51G's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	Razer Blade 16 (2025)	Acer Swift X SFX16-51G
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.	✖ Not supported.
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	90 Wh	49 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	280 W	60 / 90 W

Moreover, the Blade 16 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift X SFX16-51G's49 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 90 Wh

Acer Swift X SFX16-51G 49 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Blade 16 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Swift X SFX16-51G's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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.

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs Acer Swift X SFX16-51G: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 16 2025 and Acer Swift X SFX16-51G 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. Blade 16 2025 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Swift X SFX16-51G has a larger16.1" display.The total usable screen area of the Blade 16 2025 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Swift X SFX16-51G's total usable screen area is 714cm² / 111inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Blade 16 2025 features a higher pixel density with 201 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 201 ppi

Acer Swift X SFX16-51G 137 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 16 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs Acer Swift X SFX16-51G Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Blade 16 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Swift X SFX16-51G (v6).

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 Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G have USB-A ports. Blade 16 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Swift X SFX16-51G has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G have USB Type-C ports. Blade 16 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Swift X SFX16-51G has 1x 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
Both Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G feature an HDMI port. Blade 16 2025 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Swift X SFX16-51G offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Blade 16 2025 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Swift X SFX16-51G does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 16 2025 and Swift X SFX16-51G 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)	v7	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes