Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavier than competitors

outdated design

average battery life

premium price tag

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

touchscreen display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price range

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 31.89 cm x 20.698 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy, magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour - Mist green
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
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 - 340 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, 25 ms response rate, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Face tracking -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55TA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System Antimicrobial finish, MU-MIMO technology, wake on voice, Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 EPA, JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196, BPR
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 70TJ
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