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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift 14 is midrange priced and is significantly more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, offering double the storage, twice as much RAM, and a higher resolution touchscreen display, making it more suitable for premium business use and general performance tasks. On the other hand, the IdeaPad Gaming 3, more affordable, with a dedicated gaming graphics card and a higher refresh rate display, is better equipped for gaming and 3D work. Choose the Swift 14 for a lightweight, business-focused laptop with longer battery life or the IdeaPad Gaming 3 for a budget-friendly option with better gaming and 3D rendering capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 outshines in general use with its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-quality screen, making it great for multitasking and clear visuals while being lighter and offering longer battery life, thus enhancing portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, though heavier and with less battery endurance, includes a dedicated graphics card and more gamer-oriented features such as a faster screen refresh rate, which cater to gaming needs aside from general use.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Swift 14 is somewhat better.
The Acer Swift 14 has a higher resolution display, more RAM, and a powerful CPU making it highly suitable for engineering and design tasks that require detailed visuals and multitasking, while its integrated graphics are less suited for demanding graphics work than a dedicated GPU. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, on the other hand, includes a dedicated graphics card and ample processing power, making it better for tasks with heavy graphic requirements, but it is heavier and less portable compared to the Acer Swift 14.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering laptops for general use, the Acer Swift 14's screen quality is enhanced by its resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals for daily activities. However, for engineering and design tasks that demand accurate color representation, the Swift 14 excels due to its wider color gamuts, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with adequate color coverage, offers satisfactory but not exceptional performance. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' lack of high refresh rates hampers their ability to display smooth motion, making them less suitable for these fast-paced activities despite their acceptable resolutions and panel types.
Portability
Excellent
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are less suited to gaming and 3D applications than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's dedicated Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU, which provides better performance for such tasks. Moreover, the Lenovo has a higher screen refresh rate which offers smoother visuals in games, while the Acer's screen may appear less fluid due to a standard refresh rate.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Acer Swift 14 is good for school use. Its compact design makes it easy to carry around, and its battery lasts easily through a typical school day. You can configure the laptop with an FHD+ or QHD+ display; both look sharp and get bright enough to combat glare. The keyboard feels tactile but can be a little tiring to type on over an extended period, and while the touchpad is small, it's responsive to all movements and gestures. Its Intel 13th Gen. CPU can handle nearly every type of workload; however, its integrated graphics perform poorly, so it isn't ideal for students in technical fields like 3D graphics."
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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