Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm | 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 2 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top) | Anodised aluminium |
| Colour | Deep black | Steel grey |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 14" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | - |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology | Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 10-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | L3 - 12 MB |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5X SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 6400 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 7500 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia | 1.024 TB SSD - Micron |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon 740M | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes | Yes - Full HD |
| Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection | Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction |
| 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, 360° far-field | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Qualcomm NFA725A | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 50 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 65 Watt | 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| 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 T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI (4K support) Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN (on supplied adapter) |
HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Glance by Mirametrix | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) | Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication | Administrator password, system password |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 56M |
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