Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G). 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

fast intel iris xe

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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-810G tested MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 57DG
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