Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF). 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 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 T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

impressive security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Pure silver | Steam blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon 660M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 21.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes 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 T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - French
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number P2DE -
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