Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo V155-15API (81V5). 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 (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 V155-15API (81V5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

full hd display

numerical keypad included

average battery life

heavier design

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3 (SF316) and Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) vs. Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm 36.3 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steel grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 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 V155-15API (81V5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
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 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
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 USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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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