Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)

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Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD). 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 5 (SF514) Review

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

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

thunderbolt 4 support

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
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 1.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mist green Platinum grey | Cherry Red | Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
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) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
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 MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified 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) -
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 55T -
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