Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX). 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 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long battery life

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited port selection

no headphone jack

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.06 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Steam blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
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 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L2 - 1 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Qualcomm Adreno 690
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec - Qualcomm WCD9385
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 28 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, 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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
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) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 41G -
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