Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)
Acer Swift 5 (SF514)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2. 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Magnesium-lithium alloy Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Mist green Black
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Western Digital 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete 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 MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified Hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, TCG Certified, GDPR
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 - 2 years
Model Number 55T -
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