Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.795 cm 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sparkly silver Mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 11.6"
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 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 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.4 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 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 Intel HD Graphics 500
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Gen 2.0 technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
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 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 574L -
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