The Acer Swift 3 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" cater to different needs and budgets. The Acer Swift 3 is better suited for demanding tasks such as intensive engineering, 3D modeling, or gaming, thanks to its faster processor, larger memory, and superior graphics. It also features a touchscreen, a higher resolution display, and a solid-state drive with more storage space. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is more affordable, offers basic performance suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, or video streaming. While the Acer has a better build quality and performance, it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the Lenovo is a more economical option but with more modest performance and a lower-resolution non-touch display. If you need a laptop for everyday use and are mindful of your budget, the Lenovo could suffice. However, if you require a more powerful device for advanced applications and can justify the extra expense, the Acer Swift 3 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift 3
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift 3.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift 3 has a more capable GPU (Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe) and a higher resolution IPS screen, which provide a fair gaming and 3D experience, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is equipped with a less powerful GPU (Intel UHD Graphics 600) and a lower resolution TN screen, resulting in a poorer experience for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
5.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Acer Swift 3 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Acer Swift 3 is better for engineering and design due to its higher-performance CPU, more RAM, and superior integrated GPU, which are crucial for demanding software tasks, as well as its higher-resolution IPS screen that provides better color accuracy and viewing angles. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, a basic GPU, and a lower-resolution TN screen, making it less suitable for intensive tasks and precise design work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Acer Swift 3 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
7.6/10
6.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Swift 3 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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
6.8/10
5.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The Acer Swift 3 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Swift 3 offers a brighter, sharper display with more accurate colors, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a dimmer screen with lower resolution, impacting the clarity and comfort for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the Acer Swift 3's wider color gamuts mean more precise color representation, essential for detailed work, whereas the Lenovo falls short, limiting its utility for professional creative tasks. For gaming and 3D, the Acer's screen lacks the high refresh rate required for smooth motion, although the Lenovo also doesn't meet the mark in this regard, leaving both less suited for fast-paced or visually intensive applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Swift 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" both have very good portability, though the Acer Swift 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.0/10
The Acer Swift 3 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$500
$165
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Acer Swift 3 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
"With the Swift 3, Acer delivers a 14-inch laptop with a sleek, slim metal chassis. The latter is of high quality and sturdy enough for everyday use, which is a real plus point among the 700-Euro (~$798) models. A new feature is Thunderbolt 4 in the Type-C format for peripherals or even displays (DisplayPort via Type-C). Unfortunately, a card reader is still missing, and the RAM is completely onboard, so there are no upgrade options here. Acer's 14-incher is affordable, yet it does everything most would want from a truly mobile laptop: Long battery life, a great display, quality, sufficient ports, light weight, and low noise and heat emissions."
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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