Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 ThinkPad L380 (20M5) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) 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 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 ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - 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 ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 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 Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav 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 ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) 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 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 Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 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 - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71G
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