Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm 30.25 cm x 23.388 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Aluminum
Colour Mineral grey Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 415 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glossy Glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
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 S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 W/kg (limb) -
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 15IML 81NG 52
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