Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16). 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 V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

decent processor performance

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

slow HDD storage

Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

sharp display resolution

efficient thermal management

fast charging support

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) and Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) vs. Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm 35.6 cm x 24.26 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Iron grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - Kingston
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - QHD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Acer Swift Go 16 (SFG16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 17IWL 81RG 71
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