Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8). 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 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 966.5 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Steel grey Black paint
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 450 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, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
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
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Model Number 51 -
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