Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

comfortable keyboard

decent display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Mineral grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14.5" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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 - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
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 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 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 ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number IML 20RR 71G
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