Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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