Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass -
Colour Mineral grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glossy Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.6 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 (SF314)
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 (SF314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
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 (SF314)
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, Windows Hello
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
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 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
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 (SF314)
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 (SF314)
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 Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 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 15IML 81NG 57G
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