In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). 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.
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
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm | 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | 1.14 kg |
| Case Material | Anodised aluminium | Aluminum |
| Colour | Pure silver | Platinum silver |
| DISPLAY | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 13.3" - IPS |
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| 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 | 300 cd/m² |
| Features | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | L3 - 4 MB | 4 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
| STORAGE | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD - Kingston | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | - | JBL |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | M.2 2230 | Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48 Wh | 48 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 11.5 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 19 V | 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V |
| INPUT | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| 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 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| 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 (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Acer Swift 3 (SF314) | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | 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 |
| 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 |
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| Model Number | 43 | 13ARR 81BR |
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