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日本Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) review – Hot Offer
It’s great that most manufacturers offer big-screen laptops that aren’t hefty at the same time. Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) has a thin profile but you can configure it with punchy Intel Meteor Lake-H CPUs which come with a dedicated NPU unit for AI-enhanced productivity. If you value longer battery life over performance, you can pick a machine with a 15W U-series chip. To achieve such compact dimensions, Acer had to make some sacrifices. Yep, no SODIMMs here but on the flip side, you get good storage upgradability and a modern port selection. Wi-Fi 7 connectivity is optional.
Three display choices are available. For starters, there are two 60Hz IPS screens – one 1200p and a 1600p iteration. We decided to get a notebook with a top-tier 3200 x 2000 120Hz OLED screen that also supports HDR.
A backlit keyboard is on board as well as a fingerprint reader, a privacy shutter, and optional Intel Evo certifications for boosted battery life and overall snappiness.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-go-16-sfg16-72t/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72T) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 8000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 356 x 244.45 x 14.9 mm (14.02" x 9.62" x 0.59")
- Weight
- 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11be
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- QHD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- 3x Microphone Array with Acer Purified Voice
- Speakers
- Speaker System optimized by DTS X:Ultra Audio
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72T) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/SFG16-72/downloads?suggest=SFG16-72;0
What’s in the box?
The box contains a bit of paperwork and a 100W or 65W USB Type-C charger.
Design and construction
The aluminum chassis of the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) looks stylish and clean. While the rigid base can be flexed slightly above the touchpad if you press down hard, the lid feels spongy in an open position. It’s not too bad but it’s worth mentioning. The starting weight with the 53Wh battery pack is 1.60 kilos and the profile height is just 14.9 mm.
The smooth hinges allow an effortless opening with one hand.
Thin bezels that surround a beautiful OLED display is a superb combination. The protrusion on top eases the opening and it also houses a dual-mic 1440p@30FPS Web camera with Temporal Noise Reduction which boosts the image clarity during video calls in a low light environment.
When you open the notebook a bit beyond 90 degrees, the bottom of the lid raises the rear of the base. In this position, the cooling capabilities of the device are enhanced.
Because of the 180-degree hinge, the gadget can lay fully flat on your desk.
The backlit keyboard has a NumPad and hotkeys for MS Copilot and the AcerSense software. All in all, the board feels fine for work. The key travel is average and the feedback is alright but not the best. The Power button doubles as a fingerprint reader.
The touchpad with its OceanGlass surface is nicely smooth. The moisture-resistant pad offers decent accuracy.
The bottom cover looks standard with its 2-row ventilation grill, four small rubber feet, a battery reset pinhole, and two speaker cutouts. The hot air is being exhausted through a vent on the rear which points at the lower screen bezel. The heat is guided through a long vent on the back that aims more or less at the lower display bezel depending on the angle of the opening.
Ports
On the left, you get two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 ports with DisplayPort and charging capabilities (100W DC-in), an HDMI 2.1, and a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port with power-off charging. On the right, we can spot a Kensington lock slot, another USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, an Audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) | ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 236 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 37 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 598 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 414 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 395 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 391 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 3%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6230K.
The contrast ratio of OLED panels is excellent because the pixels turn off completely when displaying black.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 180 nits (Windows slider = 65%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72), the Average color accuracy was 2.6 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office Work profile, it lowered to 1.6 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The luminance of the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) display is PWM controlled up to about 100 cd/m2. When the brightness is higher, we observe ripples of limited amplitude. Therefore, we consider the display to be sufficiently comfortable for vision in the considered aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72)’s screen is 162 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Get our profiles
Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) configurations with ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D), 3200 x 2000, OLED panel.
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Read more about the profiles HERE.
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Office Work
Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.
Design and Gaming
This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.
Health-Guard
Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.
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Sound
The sound quality of the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) is very good. The low, mid, and high frequencies are clear.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Performance” preset activated in the AcerSense app. Also, the “Best Performance” mode is applied in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
This laptop is offered with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 5 125U, Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 7 155U, or Core Ultra 9 185H.
Our notebook has a 155H chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
There are no dGPU options for this Acer series.
The machine that we bought relies on an Intel Arc (8-Cores).
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72T) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72T) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72T) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 195 FPS | 126 FPS | 46 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 72 FPS | 49 FPS | 38 FPS | 30 FPS |
The iGPU performance seems very good and even better compared to the Swift Edge (SFE16-44) which boasts a similar chassis design and has an AMD Radeon 780M.
Storage performance
The device in front of us is equipped with a 1TB Micron 2550 MTFDKBA1T0TGE. The benchmark scores and the temperatures are good, which is impressive given the lack of dedicated thermal pads for this SSD.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (28W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) | 2.66 GHz @ 2.04 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 82°C @ 54W | 2.40 GHz @ 2.78 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 97°C @ 64W | 1.81 GHz @ 2.71 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 100°C @ 54W |
| HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11 | 2.92 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 72°C @ 63W | 1.52 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.80 GHz @ 66°C @ 26W | 1.75 GHz @ 1.01 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 77°C @ 27W |
| HP ZBook Power 16 G11 | 4.05 GHz @ 2.69 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 75°C @ 98W | 3.93 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.21 GHz @ 88°C @ 99W | 3.24 GHz @ 2.68 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 86°C @ 65W |
| HP EliteBook 840 G11 | 2.33 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 60°C @ 49W | 2.68 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.48 GHz @ 82°C @ 56W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.21 GHz @ 1.05 GHz @ 69°C @ 28W |
| HP EliteBook 860 G11 | 2.28 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.24 GHz @ 58°C @ 48W | 2.70 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 1.51 GHz @ 84°C @ 58W | 1.64 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.08 GHz @ 73°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 | 2.28 GHz @ 1.96 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 70°C @ 43W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.89 GHz @ 1.20 GHz @ 85°C @ 43W | 1.57 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 0.86 GHz @ 76°C @ 28W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 4.19 GHz @ 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 77°C @ 113W | 4.19 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 88°C @ 115W | 3.67 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 95°C @ 97W |
| Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 14 | 3.12 GHz @ 2.64 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 71°C @ 70W | 3.09 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 83°C @ 70W | 2.81 GHz @ 2.44 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 58W |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 | 2.90 GHz @ 2.74 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 101°C @ 89W | 2.67 GHz @ 2.77 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 100°C @ 83W | 2.52 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 101°C @ 60W |
| Dell Precision 14 3490 | 3.07 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 71°C @ 64W | 3.04 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 83°C @ 64W | 1.89 GHz @ 1.56 GHz @ 1.14 GHz @ 75°C @ 33W |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio C1U | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.58 GHz @ 67°C @ 60W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 1.57 GHz @ 73°C @ 60W | 1.78 GHz @ 1.11 GHz @ 1.02 GHz @ 66°C @ 30W |
| Dell Precision 15 3590 | 2.84 GHz @ 2.33 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 66°C @ 63W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.32 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 79°C @ 64W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.66 GHz @ 1.27 GHz @ 75°C @ 42W |
| Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14″, Gen 9) | 2.85 GHz @ 2.31 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 70°C @ 53W | 2.73 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.62 GHz @ 90°C @ 53W | 1.14 GHz @ 0.99 GHz @ 0.93 GHz @ 63°C @ 22W |
| MSI Summit E13 AI Evo A1M | 2.24 GHz @ 1.80 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 73°C @ 40W | 2.15 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 1.29 GHz @ 83°C @ 40W | 1.74 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 77°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14″, Gen 9) | 2.41 GHz @ 2.07 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 70°C @ 47W | 2.34 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 47W | 2.00 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 1.10 GHz @ 78°C @ 35W |
| Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 | 3.50 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 80°C @ 80W | 2.82 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.42 GHz @ 99°C @ 77W | 2.74 GHz @ 2.28 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 90°C @ 55W |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 | 3.22 GHz @ 2.62 GHz @ 1.74 GHz @ 89°C @ 80W | 2.64 GHz @ 2.61 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 100°C @ 73W | 2.50 GHz @ 1.99 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 83°C @ 45W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 14 (14-fb0000) | 3.38 GHz @ 2.65 GHz @ 2.29 GHz @ 65°C @ 85W | 3.22 GHz @ 2.67 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 73°C @ 80W | 2.87 GHz @ 2.45 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 76°C @ 61W |
| Dell XPS 16 9640 | 3.58 GHz @ 2.72 GHz @ 2.27 GHz @ 86°C @ 97W | 3.39 GHz @ 2.73 GHz @ 1.92 GHz @ 90°C @ 80W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 84°C @ 60W |
| Dell XPS 14 9440 | 3.01 GHz @ 2.55 GHz @ 1.81 GHz @ 88°C @ 64W | 1.96 GHz @ 2.53 GHz @ 2.22 GHz @ 96°C @ 58W | 2.17 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 1.33 GHz @ 83°C @ 38W |
| Dell XPS 13 9340 | 2.26 GHz @ 2.43 GHz @ 2.19 GHz @ 100°C @ 59W | 1.21 GHz @ 1.34 GHz @ 2.48 GHz @ 96°C @ 38W | 1.52 GHz @ 1.25 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 96°C @ 32W |
| HP Spectre x360 16 (16-aa0000) | 3.02 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 72°C @ 64W | 2.93 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 1.93 GHz @ 85°C @ 64W | 2.39 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.40 GHz @ 80°C @ 45W |
| Lenovo Yoga 9i (14, Gen 9) | 2.95 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 1.63 GHz @ 61°C @ 68W | 2.59 GHz @ 2.23 GHz @ 1.47 GHz @ 83°C @ 52W | 2.31 GHz @ 1.98 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 75°C @ 37W |
| ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | 2.91 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 1.60 GHz @ 86°C @ 64W | 2.20 GHz @ 2.00 GHz @ 1.69 GHz @ 102°C @ 60W | 1.12 GHz @ 1.52 GHz @ 0.84 GHz @ 78°C @ 28W |
The Acer’s clock tuning is kind of unorthodox. In short loads, the frequencies are decent and balanced. In medium stress, the E cores are clocked at ~2.80 GHz which is higher than the P cores. In long loads, the P core clock is reduced to 1.80 GHz, while the E core boost is almost unchanged at 2.70 GHz and the LP E cores are set to 2.44 GHz. Overall, not bad. Acer’s solution to the heat buildup in the thin chassis involves reduced P core clock speeds.
Comfort during full load
The noise during heavy loads in “Performance” mode is high but not excessively intrusive.
When the CPU is pushed to its limits, the hotspot on the keyboard is in the top row of keys and it reaches 52°C. Unfortunately, the rear vent heats up the lower display bezel to around 58°C since the airflow of hot air is pointed at the screen.
Expectedly, the “Normal” and “Silent” modes offer less noise at the expense of hindered CPU clocks.
Normal
SilentBattery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 53Wh battery lasts for around 7 hours of video playback. The result is decent enough for a laptop with a big high-res OLED display. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Silent” mode applied in the AcerSense app.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this device, you have to undo 10 Torx-head screws. Pop the plate in the zones behind the hinges. Pry the rear with a thin plastic tool. In our case, we just carefully lifted the back of the panel and that released all of the internal clips. If this method doesn’t work for you, use the plastic tool to pry around the sides and front.
There are two dust filters in front of the ventilation grill on the inside of the bottom cover.
Our machine has the default 53Wh battery. You can opt for the optional 65Wh unit. To remove it, detach the connector from the motherboard by pulling it towards the battery and undo the two Phillips-head screws that hold the unit in place. The capacity is enough for around 7 hours of video playback.
The memory is soldered which is typical for a thin device like this one. You can rely on up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-6400MHz RAM in dual-channel mode which sounds plenty for normal usage.
For storage upgrades, there are two M.2 slots compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs.
The slot on top of the battery is covered by a ribbon connector and you must unplug it gently before installing a new SSD. Flip up the locking latch to unlock the cable and pull it out of the socket.
The Wi-Fi card isn’t soldered and it’s placed between the cooling and the RAM.
The thermal system looks decent enough for a laptop that lacks a dedicated GPU. It has two small fans, a pair of heat pipes, one long heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
Despite its low weight and thin profile for a 16-incher, the Acer Swift Go (SFG16-72) offers adequate performance even in longer loads. The trade-off in this scenario is the high CPU temperature. Our advice is to avoid the configurations with just 8GB soldered RAM. If you want your machine to be future-proof, 32GB of memory is a must. We like to see an upgradable Wi-Fi card and a pair of Gen 4 SSD slots. This is the right time to mention the up-to-date port selection with two Thunderbolt 4s and two Type-As. That sounds great for a slim machine!
The 120Hz HDR OLED display (ATNA60BX03-0 (SDC418D)) is very good and even suitable for content creation. It covers fully the sRGB and DCI-P3 gamuts and the color accuracy is enhanced to an average dE result of 1.6 with the aid of our “Design and Office” profile. The max brightness almost reaches 600 nits in HDR mode.
The Acer Swift Go is a capable thin machine with adequate performance, a superb OLED screen, an aluminum build, and many ports.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-go-16-sfg16-72t/
Pros
- 100% sRGB and DCP-P3 coverage + improved color accuracy with our “Design and Office” profile (SDC418D)
- Infinite contrast ratio (SDC418D)
- 598 nits of max brightness in HDR mode and 395 nits of peak brightness while viewing SDR content (SDC418D)
- Light and thin aluminum chassis (1.60 kg / 14.9 mm)
- Lid with a lever design
- Fingerprint reader
- 1440p Web camera with a privacy shutter
- 2x USB4 ports + MicroSD card reader
- 2x M.2 slots + upgradable Wi-Fi card
- Optional Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- Fast SSD (Micron 2550)
- Up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM
- Adequate performance no matter the thin profile
- Decent P core clock and impressively high P and E core frequencies in long CPU loads (1.81 GHz / 2.71 GHz / 2.44 GHz)
- Acceptable battery life given the modest 53Wh capacity and the high-res OLED panel (~7 hours of videos)
- Great iGPU performance
- 180-degree hinge
- Intel Evo Edition laptop (option)
- Quality sound
Cons
- Soldered memory
- PWM usage (SDC418D)
- 100°C CPU temperature in long stress
- The bottom display bezel is heated up to 58°C during heavy loads
- Noisy-ish fans in “Performance mode”
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