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Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360

Both laptops share the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 16GB RAM, but diverge significantly in value proposition. Acer's Swift Go 16 delivers exceptional bang for buck at $899, featuring a sharper OLED display (3200x2000 vs 2880x1800), double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), and marginally better portability at 1.5kg. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 justifies its $1749.99 premium through superior build quality (12.8mm thickness), an extra USB-C port, longer battery life (15 vs 12.5 hours), and the flexibility of a 360-degree convertible hinge with Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen. For content creators and professionals needing versatility, Samsung's convertible design and touchscreen justify the premium. However, budget-conscious users prioritizing raw specifications and storage capacity should choose Acer—it offers nearly identical performance at half the price with a technically superior display resolution.

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
$1,750
8.1/10

Full Specifications

SpecAcer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024)Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
SoftwareWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Body
Weight1.5 kg1.66 kg
MaterialAluminumAluminum
Dimensions358 x 248.5 x 15.9 mm355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm
Ports
HDMI11
USB-A ports21
USB-C ports02
SD card
Thunderbolt ports22
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 12.5 hoursUp to 15 hours
Capacity65 Wh76 Wh
Display
Size16 inches16 inches
TypeOLED, 16:10Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution3200 x 20002880 x 1800
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)400400
Storage
SSD1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe512 GB
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5X
Cores16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE)16 cores
ChipsetIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 7 155H

Category Scores

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
Value
9.1
6.8
Battery
7.9
8.4
Display
8.7
8.5
Performance
8.0
8.0
portability
8.3
8.1

Pros & Cons

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024)

Pros

  • Sharp 3.2K 120Hz OLED display
  • Affordable for a Core Ultra OLED laptop
  • Generous port selection including SD card reader
  • Lightweight for a 16-inch laptop
  • Solid 1080p IR webcam

Cons

  • Speakers are merely average
  • Display brightness lower than competitors
  • Soldered RAM limits upgradability
  • Plastic deck flex on the keyboard

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360

Pros

  • Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
  • Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
  • Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
  • Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell

Cons

  • Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
  • No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
  • Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
  • S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features

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