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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm 30.25 cm x 23.388 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Abyss blue Sparkly silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (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 250 cd/m² 415 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 S540-15IWL (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 S540-15IWL (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 S540-15IWL (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 S540-15IWL (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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF313)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (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 S540-15IWL (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 -
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 15IWL 81NE 52
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