Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 ThinkPad P50. 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 P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Pink melon -
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 170 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 30Z2 -
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