Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM). 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 5 14ALC05 (82LM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

average display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steam blue Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 5300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
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 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 44.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 6.54 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 (82LM)
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, RapidCharge
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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