Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
56.5Performancespec-based57.2
73chipGraphics79.6
35.3Displayspec-based71
78.3Batteryspec-based44.8
73.9Portabilityspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) scores 60.9 against 60.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)
- 196% higher Web browsing endurance: 16.3 h vs 5.5 h
- 28% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 20.6 mm
- 16% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.84 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,800 vs $2,819
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 73
- 270% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 405 nits
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500) | Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 405 nits | 1,500 nits+270% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2, upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,864+2%Top 42% | 2,811Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,161Top 31% | 16,940+5%Top 26% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 9,204Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.3 h+196% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 140 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+16% | 1.84 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+28% | 20.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775s) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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