Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940). 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 Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

strong build quality

fast performance

innovative ai features

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.68 cm 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.42 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy, One Glass Solution, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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
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 14IWL 81Q7
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