Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Acer Swift X SFX14. 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Acer Swift X SFX14
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Acer Swift X SFX14
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 HDCP
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb)
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 - 41G
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