Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

efficient thermal management

sharp full hd display

modern connectivity options

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color accuracy

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
71 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 31.2 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Steel grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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 Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
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 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 46.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 100 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
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
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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