Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. Acer Swift Air SFA16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)

Our Rating: 85 %

Acer Swift Air SFA16
Acer Swift Air SFA16

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and Acer Swift Air SFA16. 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 X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Acer Swift Air SFA16 Review

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

lightweight design

affordable price

fast charging support

decent display quality

solid build quality

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

basic audio output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and Acer Swift Air SFA16
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. Acer Swift Air SFA16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 35.67 cm x 24.23 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Deep black weave Olivine black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 16" OLED
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black Glare, CineCrystal, 0.8 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 AMD RZ616 - M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Acer Swift Air SFA16
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified HDCP
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41
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