Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). 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 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 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum, glass
Colour Steam blue Liquid blue
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Glossy
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
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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