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May 18, 2026 5:40 PM

Acer Swift Go 16 AI Laptop: 16" WUXGA 120Hz, Ryzen AI 9 465, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

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Best Buy has Acer Swift Go 16 AI Copilot+ Laptop (SFG16-A71T-R87F) for $899.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy via eBay also has Acer Swift Go 16 AI Copilot+ Laptop (SFG16-A71T-R87F) for $899.99 (shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 Processor
  • 1920x1200 IPS Touchscreen 350 nits Active Matrix TFT LCD Display
  • 32GB LPDDR5X Memory
  • 1TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD
  • AMD Radeon 880M Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x USB-C
    • 2x USB-A 3.2

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Best Buy has Acer Swift Go 16 AI Copilot+ Laptop (SFG16-A71T-R87F) for $899.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Best Buy via eBay also has Acer Swift Go 16 AI Copilot+ Laptop (SFG16-A71T-R87F) for $899.99 (shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 Processor
  • 1920x1200 IPS Touchscreen 350 nits Active Matrix TFT LCD Display
  • 32GB LPDDR5X Memory
  • 1TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 SSD
  • AMD Radeon 880M Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 2x USB-C
    • 2x USB-A 3.2

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May 20, 2026 3:53 AM
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averagemanateeMay 20, 2026 3:53 AM
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Quote from EagerPanther702 View quoted comment :
Been on the hunt for a great gaming laptop (also personal use). Dont mind the weal screen specs since mostly connected to dock station and dual monitor.

Pull the trigger?
This is not a gaming laptop
May 20, 2026 4:04 AM
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HuaeraliceMay 20, 2026 4:04 AM
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It has a 350nits 100srgb
May 20, 2026 4:34 AM
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parmarsaabMay 20, 2026 4:34 AM
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Quote from Huaeralice View quoted comment :
It has a 350nits 100srgb
Is that good or bad?
May 20, 2026 4:51 AM
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takhyonMay 20, 2026 4:51 AM
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Quote from novasian View quoted comment :
Why is it bad? Care to elaborate? It has a 350nits 100srgb I believe. 120hz refresh rate.
Probably talking about the resolution. In my opinion it's fine.
May 20, 2026 5:05 AM
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shazishMay 20, 2026 5:05 AM
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Quote from Mns23 View quoted comment :
Is this good to run LLM on local?
Depends on the LLM! But for general use absolutely
May 20, 2026 5:08 AM
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DontTaxBeerMay 20, 2026 5:08 AM
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Quote from novasian View quoted comment :
Good deal? About to pull the trigger. Mostly for work and productivity. Light gaming
basically, buy the ram, get the laptop for free.
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May 20, 2026 5:56 AM
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FlyntSky420May 20, 2026 5:56 AM
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Quote from t_ramesh View quoted comment :

Thanks. Costco model is 2025 model where as BestBuy is 2026. Not sure if that gives an edge. But I heard Acer Swift has all metal chasis and very good durability. debating between these two. Costco also has addl year warranty with 4% cash back.
where are u getting 4% cash back? The costco visa only gives 2%?

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May 20, 2026 10:36 AM
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mal07gMay 20, 2026 10:36 AM
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Quote from FlyntSky420 View quoted comment :
where are u getting 4% cash back? The costco visa only gives 2%?
Prob 2% on the executive membership.
May 20, 2026 12:18 PM
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homerzeppelinMay 20, 2026 12:18 PM
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Quote from t_ramesh View quoted comment :
Looks good. How is this compared to costco: https://www.costco.com/.product.4000372396.html
Both machines good and good for the price. Depending on your wants/desires you could go either way.

Comparing the CPUs of the intel machine and the AMD machine (note: this is last generation AMD, but there weren't much gains...so AMD might be a LITTLE better than these numbers)

Intel machine a little faster in single core (2% in geekbench) while the AMD machine is a bit more faster in multicore (15% in geekbench). But CPU speeds are probably close enough most wouldn't notice a difference.

GPU is quite a bit better in the intel machine. (21% faster). Biggest overall difference here so far, if you have plans on giving the GPU a workout!

Battery life between the CPUs seems like a wash (supposedly the intel machine is a little better when doing light tasks, but the AMD machine is a little better when working hard).

If it was just these items alone, I'd say the intel machine is better...but

The intel machine is in the Aspire platform which isn't as nice feeling/built as the AMD swift machine. If this is something you care about, major points for AMD.

I'm not sure if one machine has a bigger battery than the other. If so, that'd be a major perk.
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May 20, 2026 12:27 PM
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t_rameshMay 20, 2026 12:27 PM
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Quote from FlyntSky420 View quoted comment :
where are u getting 4% cash back? The costco visa only gives 2%?
If you have costco executive that gives 2% and visa gives 2%
May 20, 2026 12:30 PM
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t_rameshMay 20, 2026 12:30 PM
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Quote from homerzeppelin View quoted comment :
Both machines good and good for the price. Depending on your wants/desires you could go either way.Comparing the CPUs of the intel machine and the AMD machine (note: this is last generation AMD, but there weren't much gains...so AMD might be a LITTLE better than these numbers)Intel machine a little faster in single core (2% in geekbench) while the AMD machine is a bit more faster in multicore (15% in geekbench). But CPU speeds are probably close enough most wouldn't notice a difference.GPU is quite a bit better in the intel machine. (21% faster). Biggest overall difference here so far, if you have plans on giving the GPU a workout!Battery life between the CPUs seems like a wash (supposedly the intel machine is a little better when doing light tasks, but the AMD machine is a little better when working hard). If it was just these items alone, I'd say the intel machine is better...butThe intel machine is in the Aspire platform which isn't as nice feeling/built as the AMD swift machine. If this is something you care about, major points for AMD.I'm not sure if one machine has a bigger battery than the other. If so, that'd be a major perk.
Thank you. Leaning towards bestbuy due to swift line. Not sure why costco stopped selling swift line. And addl 1 year warranty with costco. But that's very rarely useful.
May 20, 2026 8:42 PM
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Donny3May 20, 2026 8:42 PM
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The one in costco it says its touchscreen, is it true? I've seen in some posts hwre before that costco loosely posts touchscreen laptops and upon purchase it's not.
May 21, 2026 2:32 AM
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MrWinUSAMay 21, 2026 2:32 AM
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TFT screen in 2026? No touch too! Definitely not!!
May 21, 2026 12:09 PM
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t_rameshMay 21, 2026 12:09 PM
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Quote from MrWinUSA View quoted comment :
TFT screen in 2026? No touch too! Definitely not!!
The specification does not say touch screen. That's a bummer. But one of the review says its touch screen but does not convert to tablet. Can Anyone verify whether it's touch screen or not?

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May 21, 2026 3:05 PM
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