Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

solid build quality

full hd display

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average graphics capabilities

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.495 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Obs black | Gold | Aqua green | Sakura pink | Sparkly silver | Obsidian black Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 10.76 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 3.0
USB-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-32) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number C7F9 -
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