Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

efficient thermal management

fast charging support

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Mineral grey | Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - QHD
Camera Features Fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec DA7219 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, 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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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