Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Swift X SFX14 Review

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

powerful amd processor

dedicated nvidia graphics

lightweight, portable design

fast ssd storage

sharp full hd display

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

heats up quickly

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steam blue Denim blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel HD Graphics 505
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports 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 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery 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 Administrator password, system password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS
SAR Value 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb) -
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 41G -
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