Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest speaker output

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Steel grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 95 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 2.0 (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 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification
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 51 -
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