Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314). 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 T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Review

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

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

vivid display quality

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight - 1.19 kg
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
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
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Windows Hello
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 - Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 57G
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