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.
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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
Top Comments
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.
Display is a bit weak - non oled and only 350 nits
other wise good specs.
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Pull the trigger?
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.
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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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