Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD Comparison

Laptop to replace

Change

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

14 inches | January 2022

CHECK PRICE

Change

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD

14 inches | January 2021

CHECK PRICE

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD Comparison Overview

Acer Swift X SFX14-4...

See at AMAZON

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro...

See at AMAZON

Acer Swift X SFX14-4...

See at AMAZON

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro...

See at AMAZON

In this review, we will be comparing Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD, two laptops from Acer and Lenovo. Acer Swift X SFX14-42G was introduced to market in January 2022 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD was launched in January 2021. There is 12 months difference between Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD so it would still give an advantage to younger Swift X SFX14-42G.

Click for Available Configurations of the Laptops

Here is a brief look at the main features of Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
322.8 x 212.2 x 17.9 mm (12.71 x 8.35 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
8GB Ram
312.2 x 221 x 15.9-17.9 mm (12.29 x 8.7 x 0.63-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose Acer Swift X SFX14-42G over Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	3.195 TFLOPS vs 2.822 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4

Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD over Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Weight	1.38 kg vs 1.39 kg	0.01 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 6.5 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2240 x 1400 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	99.5% vs 96.1%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	72.2% vs 68.2%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	74.3% vs 66.2%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Speaker Loudness	76.7 dB vs 76 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD and Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD and Acer Swift X SFX14-42G

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)	1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)
Surface Area	685 cm2 (106.1 inches2)	690 cm2 (106.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.9%	~82.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.5 mm	~5.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Swift X SFX14-42G weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs), whereas the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD weighs 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G 1.39 kg

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD 1.38 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G 17.90 mm

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD 15.90 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 5 5600U AMD Ryzen 7 5800U AMD Ryzen 7 5825U	AMD Ryzen 5 5600U AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	6
Number of Threads	12	12
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1111	1405
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4960	5559
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1183	1380
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7120	7655

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	GeForce MX450 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	1380 MHz	1395 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1515 MHz	1575 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	31 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.103 TFLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	896
TMUs	64	56
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Acer Swift X SFX14-42G has a FLOPS value of 3.195 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Swift X SFX14-42G and the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Swift X (SFX14-42G)	Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 (14” AMD)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	59 Wh	56.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	60 / 90 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	1:30 hr

Moreover, the Swift X SFX14-42G boasts a larger battery capacity of 59 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD's57 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G 59 Wh

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD 57 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Swift X SFX14-42G provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Acer Swift X SFX14-42G and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Swift X SFX14-42G is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G 157 ppi

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD 189 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Swift X SFX14-42G offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G 350 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Acer Swift X SFX14-42G vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD have USB Type-C ports. Swift X SFX14-42G has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Swift X SFX14-42G nor IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD feature an HDMI port. Swift X SFX14-42G offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Swift X SFX14-42G does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Swift X SFX14-42G and IdeaPad 5 Pro Gen 6 14-inch AMD are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No