Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pure silver Grey IMR
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 2.0
2 x USB 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 S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, power-on password
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 15IWL 81MV
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