Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

vivid display quality

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) and Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) vs. Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 31.95 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.645 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) 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
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) 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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Windows Hello
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Acer Swift 3 Pro Series (SF314)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RFID/NFC reader -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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-810G tested, self-healing BIOS Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIPS 201, ISO 22196 -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 57G
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