Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

solid build quality

efficient power usage

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

slow multitasking speeds

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, glass
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Liquid blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number P2DE -
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