Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW). 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.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid display colors

good battery life

efficient thermal management

average speaker quality

no dedicated ethernet port

limited upgradeability

modest webcam resolution

Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

portable design

reliable performance

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

dim display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) and Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Steel grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.5" - 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
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 10.55 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad A285 (20MW)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 78U6 -
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