Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2). 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 46.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H2)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number P2DE -
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