Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3). 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.

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight design

fast intel iris xe

solid build quality

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest storage capacity

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Steam blue Abyss blue IMR | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - TN
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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 57DG -
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