Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

solid keyboard feel

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display quality

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 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 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
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 -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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