Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR). 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 3X (SF314-510G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

fast intel iris xe

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

higher price point

no OLED option

fewer color choices

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Steam blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, 360° quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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 MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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
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Model Number 57DG -
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