Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

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 X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) and Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) vs. Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm 32.28 cm x 22.812 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 966.5 g 1.5 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom) Anodised aluminium
Colour Black paint Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14.5" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Four speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Acer Swift X 14 (SFX14)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71G
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