Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 ThinkPad A285 (20MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

portable design

reliable performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.5" - 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
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
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 Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 10.55 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
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 ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
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 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 43 -
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