Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Acer's Swift Go 16 delivers exceptional value at $899, featuring a superior OLED display with 3200x2000 resolution, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, and impressive 12.5-hour battery life in a lightweight 1.5kg aluminum chassis. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra commands a $1500 premium, justifying it with the more powerful Core Ultra 9 185H, Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen, superior port selection (dual USB-C), expandable storage, and marginally longer 13-hour battery endurance at 1.86kg. Both offer 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 120Hz displays with 400 nits brightness. For creative professionals demanding cutting-edge performance and touch input, the Galaxy Book4 Ultra's processing power and AMOLED technology merit the investment. However, the Acer Swift Go 16 represents remarkable value for productivity users, delivering nearly identical real-world performance with a brighter, sharper OLED panel at less than 40% of the price. Choose the Acer for budget-conscious buyers; select Samsung for power users requiring top-tier specifications.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024) if…
- →Sharp 3.2K 120Hz OLED display
- →Affordable for a Core Ultra OLED laptop
- →Generous port selection including SD card reader
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
Category Scores
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 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16-72, 2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 358 x 248.5 x 15.9 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12.5 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:10 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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