Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (3 tied) — including performance score (7.1/10 vs 6.4/10).
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: our verdict
The ThinkPad T14s makes the most sense for professionals who care a lot about keyboard feel, robust connectivity, and having three RAM configuration choices.
For most people, the Swift is the easier laptop to recommend: you get stronger performance, longer battery life, and a much brighter screen for less money, along with more storage out of the box. The one thing to think about is that its RAM choices don't go as far as what the ThinkPad T14s offers.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Overall score | 5.3/10 | 5.6/10 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Build & Design
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Portability score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Weight | 1.32 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 16.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber |
| Available colors | Gray | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.3 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.9 x 222.11 x 10-17.9 mm 12.32 x 8.74 x 0.39-0.7 inches | 313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9 mm |
| Footprint | 695 cm2 (107.7 inches2) | 688 cm2 (106.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 7.4 cm |
| Touchpad surface | — | Plastic |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Benchmarks
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Performance score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1060 | 878 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 117 | 102 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14225 | 13498 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2811 | 2279 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: CPU
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| CPU threads | 20 | 12 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5 GHz | — |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | — |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | X1E-78-100 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: GPU
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| GPU compute | 4.5 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Radeon 880M | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | AMD Radeon 880M | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 400 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2900 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15-54 W | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Radeon 880M | Adreno X1-85 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Memory
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Storage
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Display
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Display score | 3.7/10 | 3.8/10 |
| Display size | 14 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 768 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 162 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.8% | ~82.6% |
| Side bezels | 5.7 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | — |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Battery
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Battery score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery capacity | 65 Wh | 58 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Audio
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Audio chip | — | Qualcomm WCD9385 |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: OS & Software
| Spec |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1440p QHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61
- Performance score: 7.1/10 (vs 6.4/10)
- Portability score: 9.1/10 (vs 8.9/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1060 (vs 878)
- Cinebench (single-core): 117 (vs 102)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14225 (vs 13498)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2811 (vs 2279)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 12)
- GPU compute: 4.5 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Brightness: 768 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 65 Wh (vs 58 Wh)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
- Overall score: 5.6/10 (vs 5.3/10)
- Battery score: 7.8/10 (vs 6.8/10)
- Display score: 3.8/10 (vs 3.7/10)
- Weight: 1.24 kg (vs 1.32 kg)
- Thickness: 16.9 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Facial recognition
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 wins 5 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (3 tied) — including performance score (7.1/10 vs 6.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 or the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 costs around $1199, $467 less than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 at around $1666.
What are the main differences between the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.6/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs 5.3/10); performance score (7.1/10 on the Acer Swift 14 AI SF14-61 vs 6.4/10); battery score (7.8/10 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 vs 6.8/10).