Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) vs. Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) and Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G). 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 IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display brightness

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) and Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) vs. Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm 32.28 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.66 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Light teal | Graphite grey Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer ExaColor, 25 ms response rate, Acer Color Intelligence, Narrow Border Display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant, wake on voice
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.402 W/kg (body), 0.402 W/kg (limb) 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 57DG
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