Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Acer Swift X SFX14. 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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Acer Swift X SFX14
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Granite black IMR Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 2230
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Acer Swift X SFX14
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) 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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) 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 Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 HDCP
SAR Value - 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 15AST 81N3 41G
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