Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH). 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 3 (SF314-42) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast processor

good battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre speakers

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

good battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price segment

average sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
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75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 31.22 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Pure silver Storm grey | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2240 x 1400 (2.2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
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 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 56.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 11.61 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.61 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14IAP7 (82SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Eyesafe Certification
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
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number R2VE -
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