Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

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Acer Swift 3 (SF314)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). 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) 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
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) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
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 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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 15IKB 81EV
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