Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU). 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 Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vivid display quality

fast charging support

competitive price point

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 31.2 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Pure silver Storm grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2240 x 1400 (2.2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
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, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, 85° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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 Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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 - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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 Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 14.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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 Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
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 Slim 6 14IAP8 (82WU)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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 Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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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