Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1). 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 V17 G3 IAP (82U1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large display screen

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

limited upgradeability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) and Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) vs. Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.87 cm 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Sparkly silver Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 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 V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 8.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-56) Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (82U1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Model Number 52GJ -
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