Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16). 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 IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp OLED display

efficient AMD processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) and Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm 35.755 cm x 24.59 cm x 1.295 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Mineral grey Olivine black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon 780M
Camera Yes Yes - QHD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1440p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Microsoft Pluton chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 2 W/kg (head)
2 W/kg (body)
2 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 - 43
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