Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

color-accurate 4k display

sleek professional design

effective thermal management

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

limited battery life

premium price tag

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

bright display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour The white Deep black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 7500 MHz
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA T1200 AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 Pro (CN316) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 73P -
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