In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm | 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 970 g |
| Case Material | Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS | - |
| Colour | Mineral grey | Charcoal blue |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 14" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes (multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 220 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
| Features | Anti-glare | Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | - | 4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 8 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2133 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2400 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 1 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | - | Shared Video Memory (UMA) |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - HD |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio Premium |
| Audio Features | Harman audio technology | Acer TrueHarmony technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card |
| Features | - | Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Technology | 2-cell Lithium Ion | 2-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 30 Wh | 36 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A | 45 Watt, 19 V |
| INPUT | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (Always On) USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
HDMI USB 3.0 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.0 (with power off charging) |
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| Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) | Acer Swift 5 Pro Series (SF514) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington mini security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password | - |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return | - |
| Model Number | 14IKB 80X2 | 52TP |
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