Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 (SF514-55TA) Review

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

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price range

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor speed

sufficient connectivity options

quiet operation

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

short battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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-aluminum alloy, magnesium-lithium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mist green Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 Antimicrobial finish, MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards EPA, JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196, BPR 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 70TJ 14AST 81ST
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