Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71, two laptops from Samsung and Acer. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 was introduced to market in February 2023 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 was launched in April 2023. There is only 2 months difference between Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 Key Specs

Launched in February 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312.3 x 223.8 x 11.3 mm (12.3 x 8.81 x 0.44 inches)
Weight: 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1315U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB Ram
356 x 242.6 x 14.9 mm (14.02 x 9.55 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 over Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Weight	1.17 kg vs 1.65 kg	0.48 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	45.3 dB vs 47.5 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 86%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	99.7% vs 72%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Response Time	0.2 ms vs 33 ms	Faster Response screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture
Speaker Loudness	86.8 dB vs 81.6 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Avg. MSRP Price	$800-1200 vs $1200-1600	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 over Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.9% vs ~81.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.6 x 8.5 cm vs 11.5 x 8.3 cm

Common Strengths of Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

Launch Dates	February 2023 vs April 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
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 and Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14

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

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.17 kg (2.58 lbs)	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
Surface Area	699 cm2 (108.4 inches2)	864 cm2 (133.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.3%	~85.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 weighs 1.17 kg (2.58 lbs), whereas the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 1.17 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 1.65 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 11.30 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 14.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 is 0.10 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

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i5 13420H Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core i7 13700H
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	10 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1664	1638
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9655	6242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1685
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	6202

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 Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1340P

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1315U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1400 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	512
TMUs	40	32
ROPs	20	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. Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.43 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 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	Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro (14")	Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-71)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ 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	63 Wh	53 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	100 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 boasts a larger battery capacity of 63 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71's53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 63 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 53 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
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.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 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. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 boasts a faster response time of 0.2 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 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
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 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
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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 Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 3 Pro 14 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 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)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	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