Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

simple design

decent keyboard layout

lightweight build

low-resolution display

limited storage capacity

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Olivine black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R3 AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes Yes - QHD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Vantage -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15AST 81H5 43
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