Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)

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Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1). 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 (SF314-59) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel processor

affordable price

solid build quality

good battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

basic audio performance

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

adequate storage options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pink melon Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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 - pick-up and return
Model Number 30Z2 -
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