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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and looking for a cost-effective option, the Acer Swift 14 offers a balance between price and performance, suitable for general use and portable enough for on-the-go tasks. However, if you need a machine with robust build quality and potentially better performance for work like engineering, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 might be worth the additional investment. It's also known for having good keyboard ergonomics, which benefits long typing sessions, but this could make it slightly less portable than the Swift 14. Consider your primary activities and whether they justify the extra cost or need for portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 14
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
458.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Acer Swift 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you're primarily using your laptop for general activities like browsing, watching videos, and document editing, both the Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 screens offer sufficient resolution and brightness, but the Swift 14 has a slight edge in resolution. For engineering and design, color accuracy matters for precise work, and the Acer Swift 14 has superior color coverage which is crucial for tasks that require a broad color range like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D modeling, refresh rate becomes critical for smooth visuals, and neither laptop excels in this area, though the resolution and panel type on both are adequate for moderate use.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 14 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the Acer Swift 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,241
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Swift 14 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
458.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for general use.
The Acer Swift 14 offers a balance of strong CPU performance, sufficient RAM, high-quality screen, and portability with long battery life, making it ideal for everyday tasks and on-the-go use. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while similar in CPU and RAM, is built with a focus on durability, a comfortable keyboard, and robust heat management, suiting it well for prolonged work sessions and heavy workloads.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both have GPUs that can handle some gaming and 3D work, but they are not top-tier for these uses, leading to fair performance. The ThinkPad T14 typically has a stronger focus on business features, while the Swift might offer a bit better screen quality, but neither is designed with high refresh rates that dedicated gaming laptops provide.
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Acer Swift 14 is good.
The Acer Swift 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both feature powerful CPUs and ample RAM, which are crucial for running engineering software efficiently, and their high-quality GPUs and screens enhance graphics-intensive tasks such as design and modeling. While the Swift 14 balances performance with a sleek design for easier transport, the ThinkPad T14 offers a superior keyboard for comfortable typing during long work sessions, though both may vary in speaker quality and operating noise.
Content Creation
8.2
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and Acer Swift 14 are both very good for software development.
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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 14 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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.
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How the Acer Swift 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,241 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.4'' x 0.59'' | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.96 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 12.51" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 39.3 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 458 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift 14
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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."
Lenovo ThinkPad T14
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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