Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY). 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 Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

premium build quality

innovative soundbar hinge

responsive touchscreen

high price point

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 36.244 cm x 24.482 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.18 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Pure silver Storm grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (3.2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, Glass Panel, Delta E<1 calibration, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, TCON (Timing Controller) colour calibration
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) i7-13705H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
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 Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon HD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, four woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 170 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
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 Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, 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), TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
Carbon Footprint - 366 kg carbon emissions
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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