Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

sharp full hd display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent processor performance

sufficient connectivity options

lightweight design

average display quality

limited graphics power

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) and Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) vs. Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Steel grey Business black
DISPLAY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Screen Size (Type) 14.5" OLED 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500 Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, SMB Service hot key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 1.4b
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included NVIDIA Studio drivers Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Lenovo V15 G4 IAH (83FS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
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 71G -
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