Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)

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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 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL). 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 X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 21.89 cm x 1.655 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom)
Colour Pink melon Black weave
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
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 - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - 3-magnet speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
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, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Slots - 2 x M.2 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)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete 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-810G 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) 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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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