Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sparkly silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 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 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated 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 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 610
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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 M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 52GJ 15IKB 81F5
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