Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7). 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Steam blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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
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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 5475U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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 Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI (4K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English / Portuguese
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C7)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb) -
Carbon Footprint - 236 kg carbon emissions
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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