Acer Swift Go 16vsAsus ROG Ally

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Swift Go 16
Swift Go 16

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift Go 16 delivers impressive performance with seamless multitasking and smooth handling of demanding tasks always.
The Acer Swift Go 16 has a solid and premium aluminum body with well-balanced weight distribution.
The display is decent but limited, compromising on resolution and color accuracy for mid-range specs.
The Acer Swift Go 16 boasts impressive features including a Core i9 processor and Arc GPU prominently.
Asus
ASUS ROG Ally
ROG Ally

Quick Stats

The ASUS ROG Ally delivers impressive performance, outshining the Steam Deck with seamless emulation and smooth gaming experience overall.
The ASUS ROG Ally's build feels cheap with sharp edges and distracting huge bezels overall.
The ASUS ROG Ally's display offers a sharp and detailed image with vibrant colors and smooth gameplay performance.
The ASUS ROG Ally has a more powerful chipset and higher resolution screen for demanding games.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift Go 16
Winner
#388
Asus ROG Ally
#393
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift Go 16
#258
Winner
Asus ROG Ally
#268
Display
Acer Swift Go 16
#352
Winner
Asus ROG Ally
#481
Performance
Acer Swift Go 16
#279
Winner
Asus ROG Ally
#385
Build
Acer Swift Go 16
#398
Asus ROG Ally
#11
Winner
Features
Acer Swift Go 16
#194
Winner
Asus ROG Ally
#686

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift Go 16
Asus ASUS ROG Ally
up to 32GB
up to 16GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Intel Graphics (4-Cores)
AMD Radeon 780M
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2230 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift Go 16

Strengths

The Arc GPU provides high-end performance and is a worthy trade-off for the lower resolution monitor.
The aluminum body and deck give it a high-end feel, making it suitable for business users or video editing professionals.
The touchscreen is very responsive, making navigation easy and enjoyable.
The processor hits at home in terms of overall balance between performance and battery life, making it an excellent choice for mid-range users.
The typing experience is great, with good key feel and a decent keyboard layout.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Asus ROG Ally

Strengths

The RG Li has a more powerful chipset than the Steam Deck, allowing me to enjoy some demanding AAA games on it.
By tweaking some image scaling settings, it becomes capable of playing those games on an external monitor with a nice image just like a regular PC.
It handles emulation easily, including emulating PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Switch games.
The screen has higher resolution and frame rate than the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, and it's also unique because unlike other handhelds, it has a variable refresh rate which I think is essential for such a device.
The image on the RG Li doesn't look as blurry compared to Lenovo Legion Go using the same resolution, and it's sharp and detailed with nice colors.
It runs Windows smoothly, and the armor crate application provides a great console experience.

Weaknesses

There is a design flaw in the micro SD card slot which may burn your SD card, despite being a well-known issue on other forums and YouTube videos.
The ergonomics and controls are not as comfortable to hold in hands as the Steam Deck, and it doesn't have touchpads which could be useful for navigating Windows or playing games that were not designed for a controller.
Battery life is poor compared to the Steam Deck, with playing some AAAA games at full power lasting just about an hour.
The software has counter bugs and crashes here and there, sometimes the external monitor doesn't work, and getting games running can be frustrating.
There are two versions of the ASUS ROG Ally with different chipsets (Z1 and Z1 Extreme), which may confuse some people when buying second-hand or new.
Asus has an awful return policy, which is a well-known issue that can make purchasing the console a risk.
Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift Go 16

The Acer Swift Go 16 is a mid-range laptop that packs a punch with its Core i9 Ultra processor and Arc GPU. With its sleek aluminum body and responsive touchscreen, this device is designed for the modern professional on-the-go. But does it deliver in terms of performance, battery life, and overall value? I took this laptop for a spin to find out.

Asus ROG Ally

In this review, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the Asus ROG Ally, a handheld PC console that promises a seamless gaming experience. With its powerful chipset, variable refresh rate display, and Windows operating system, it's positioned as a strong contender against other handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. However, I've also encountered several issues with this device, including design flaws, ergonomics concerns, and software problems that may deter potential buyers.

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