Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L480 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L480 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective security features

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) and Lenovo ThinkPad L480
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 33.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.25 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.68 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sparkly silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
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 ThinkPad L480
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-54) Lenovo ThinkPad L480
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number P3N2 -
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