Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW). 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 X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Steel grey Black paint
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
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 X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
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 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57G) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 78U6 -
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