Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ). 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.795 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Sparkly silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 Intel UHD Graphics
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) Fixed focus, 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
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony Gen 2.0 technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-58G) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 574L -
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