Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2). 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 ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

good battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Steam blue Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
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 ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 36 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
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 ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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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