Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Acer Swift 3 (SF316). 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 X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 (SF316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest speaker output

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. Acer Swift 3 (SF316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 36.78 cm x 23.61 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 16.1" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Wireless Bluetooth, 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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Acer Swift 3 (SF316)
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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 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 - 51
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