Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

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 IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S). 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 IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (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 IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 43 15AST 81F9
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