Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. Acer Swift Edge SFA16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and Acer Swift Edge SFA16. 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 T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift Edge SFA16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

sharp oled display

efficient amd processor

ample storage capacity

good battery life

higher price range

no touchscreen option

limited port selection

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and Acer Swift Edge SFA16
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Thunder black Glacier blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eyesafe technology, 0.8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera 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, far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 54 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
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 T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Acer Swift Edge SFA16
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
Carbon Footprint 233 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
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 - 41
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