Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)

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Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

lightweight for portability

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

few connectivity options

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Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
44 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sparkly silver Denim blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel HD Graphics 500
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Atheros QCA9377A
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number P3N2 14IAP 81A5
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