Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)
56.5Performance54.9
35.3Display29.8
78.3Battery77.9
73.9Portability82.8
7 spec wins — Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) scores 59.1 against 58.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 21% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,800 vs $2,129
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 74
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 30% lower weight: 1.09 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 23% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 405 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 405 nits | 500 nits+23% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,864Top 41% | 2,899+1%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,161+20%Top 32% | 13,439Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.3 h | 17.4 h+7% |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.09 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+20% | 18.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber hybrid (top), aluminum or magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| 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 with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR camera for Windows Hello; optional fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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