Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 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 W541 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad W541 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good graphics performance

reliable brand reputation

heavy and bulky

average battery life

outdated design

premium price point

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 W541 and Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad W541 vs. Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 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 2.7 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour - Pure silver | Steam blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4810MQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel QM87 -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
RAM 16 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 W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
SSD Cache Optional (M.2) -
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro K2100M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Wireless - 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)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W541 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 W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W541 Acer Swift 1 (SF114-33)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W541 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 W541 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested 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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