Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

efficient performance

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

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 T14 Gen 4 (21HD) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Anodised aluminium
Colour Thunder black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera 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 Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) 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 T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
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 T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 (21HD) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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