Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320). 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 (SF314-56) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid performance

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
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 -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD 2.5" (5 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52GJ 14IKB 80XK
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