Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

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

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Mineral grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 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 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) 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 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) 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 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) 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
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) 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 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) 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 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware 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 - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number IIL 20SL 71G
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