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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Swift Go 14 vs IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Swift Go 14 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Acer Swift Go 14⁩

⁦Swift Go 14⁩

Acer

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

Lenovo

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Swift Go 14⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Acer Lenovo
Product Family Swift IdeaPad
Model ⁦Swift Go 14⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Operating System No OS
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i3⁩
Processor Model ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
Maximum External Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦8 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Display Brightness ⁦220 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Audio
Speaker Configuration Stereo speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Harman; Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Bluetooth Version 4.1
WWAN No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦1x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 Always On⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4
DisplayPort Output No
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Battery & Power
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer
Power Adapter ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip)
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦327.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦236.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦19.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.7 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum / PC-ABS
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material PC/ABS
Security & Manageability
TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Swift Go 14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad 520S-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Swift Go 14 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Laptop Category (Mainstream). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Swift Go 14 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB?

Swift Go 14 and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Mainstream), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Swift Go 14: ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩); Installed Memory (Swift Go 14: ⁦16 GB⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Swift Go 14: ⁦512 GB⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦256 GB⁩).

Swift Go 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad 520S-14IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.