Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Anodised aluminium
Colour Silver Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 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 Output: JBL Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) 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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) 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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
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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