Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2). 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

heavyweight design

limited graphics power

average storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pink melon Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.815 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (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 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
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
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
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Model Number 30Z2 -
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