Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470

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 T470. 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 T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkPad T470
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pink melon Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - DIMM 288-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 240 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
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 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
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 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad T470
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887
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 - 3 years
Model Number 30Z2 -
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