Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ). 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 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 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Steam blue Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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 41G -
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