Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 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 X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics -
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
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 200
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
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 X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV)
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 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) 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 43 -
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