Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)

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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA). 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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

solid processor performance

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 32.5 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.2 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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
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 - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
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 - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
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 E14 (20RA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
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 E14 (20RA)
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 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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) 0.469 W/kg (body), 0.469 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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