Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

15.6 inches | May 2024

Speed 4

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16 inches | April 2023

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71, two laptops from Samsung and Acer. Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 was introduced to market in May 2024 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 was launched in April 2023. There is 13 months difference between Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 so it would still give an advantage to younger Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 .

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 Key Specs

Launched in May 2024
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
16GB Ram
356.6 x 229.75 x 15 mm (14.04 x 9.05 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.47 kg (3.24 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 4 Edge 15 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 4 Edge 15 over Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Weight	1.47 kg vs 1.65 kg	0.18 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.6 mm vs 5.7 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	42.8 dB vs 47.5 dB	Less fan noise
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Response Time	25 ms vs 33 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.7 TFLOPS vs 1.43 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2

Reasons to choose Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 over Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.9% vs ~81.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	86% vs 63.1%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	72% vs 46.5%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	Easily increase the Storage when needed
NVMe Type SSD	Yes vs No	Faster data transfers
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Touchpad Size	12.6 x 8.5 cm vs 12.0 x 8.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 and Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

Launch Dates	May 2024 vs April 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
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

Common Weaknesses of Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 and Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

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

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 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 4 Edge 15 and the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.47 kg (3.24 lbs)	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
Surface Area	819 cm2 (127.1 inches2)	864 cm2 (133.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.9%	~85.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.6 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Gray

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and the Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 weighs 1.47 kg (3.24 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 4 Edge 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 4 Edge 15 is 0.09 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100)	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	3.0 GHz	1.2 GHz
Number of Cores	8	6
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	6 MB	10 MB
Integrated GPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
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 Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71.

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

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1315U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
Base Clock Frequency	280 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1107 MHz	1400 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	30 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.7 TFLOPS	1.43 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Memory Speed	8.45 Gbps	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	768	512
TMUs	48	32
ROPs	24	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 4 Edge 15 has a FLOPS value of 1.7 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 Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	8448 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71'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	Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge (15")	Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-71)
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) (NPU - data limited)	Intel Core i3 1315U
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
Memory	16 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge (15")|Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-71)

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	61.1 Wh	53 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	100 W

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 boasts a larger battery capacity of 61 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71's53 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 4 Edge 15 's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	No	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	No	Yes
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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 4 Edge 15 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 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 4 Edge 15 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 boasts a faster response time of 25.0 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 4 Edge 15

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 vs Acer Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 (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 Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 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 4 Edge 15 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
Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 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 Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 and Swift Go 16 SFG16-71 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	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: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
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