Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W540 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavier than competitors

outdated design

average battery life

premium price tag

Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

long battery life

solid build quality

efficient power usage

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic performance level

slow multitasking speeds

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad W540 and Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 vs. Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 2.53 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour - Pure silver | Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features Face tracking Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, HDCP Compliant
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - P2DE
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