Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) vs. Acer Swift Air SFA16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) and Acer Swift Air SFA16. 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 X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Acer Swift Air SFA16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Air SFA16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast charging support

decent display quality

solid build quality

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

basic audio output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) and Acer Swift Air SFA16
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) vs. Acer Swift Air SFA16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Olivine black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
Screen Resolution - 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Glare, CineCrystal, 0.8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QV) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Included Accessories 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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS HDCP
SAR Value 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41
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