Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s

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 T480s. 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 T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm -
Weight 1.19 kg -
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
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 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad T480s
Dockable - Yes
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) -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year
Model Number 43 -
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