Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) and Acer Swift X SFX14. 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

reliable security features

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Acer Swift X SFX14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X SFX14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

dedicated nvidia graphics

lightweight, portable design

fast ssd storage

sharp full hd display

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

heats up quickly

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) and Acer Swift X SFX14
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) vs. Acer Swift X SFX14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Sound
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 59 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.06 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X7) Acer Swift X SFX14
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified HDCP
SAR Value - 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41G
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