Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN). 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 7 (SF714-52T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-thin design

lightweight for portability

full hd touchscreen

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

average cpu performance

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

high price point

limited graphics performance

fewer ports available

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.79 cm x 19.15 cm x 0.995 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 990 g 1.12 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Starfield black | Moonstone white Deep black paint
DISPLAY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Corning Gorilla glass 6 Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
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 200 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
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 7 (SF714-52T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C to PD/HDMI/USB-A/USB-C adapter -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
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 7532 -
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