Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate port selection

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

pricey base model

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Anodised aluminium
Colour Thunder black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 (21H1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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