Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA). 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 5 (SF514-55GT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average speaker quality

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

intuitive interface

mediocre display resolution

limited graphics performance

average processor speed

restricted upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mist green Platinum grey | Abyss blue | Cherry red IMR
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 6405U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 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 - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55GT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IML05 (81WA)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 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 7353 -
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