Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ). 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 3 (SF314) Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

mediocre speaker performance

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey | Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1666 MHz
Rated Speed - 1666 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec - DA7219
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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