Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14). 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 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient intel processor

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

crisp full hd display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

minimal port variety

Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

sharp full hd display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
69 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.169 cm x 21.184 cm x 1.79 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyss blue | Cloud grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Input: noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56.5 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 100 Watt 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26 TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71G
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