Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

decent display quality

average cpu performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FIDO Certified
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 IWL 20R9
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