Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight and portable

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

modest processing power

average display quality

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

vivid display colors

heavier than competitors

premium price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.1 cm x 20.2 cm x 2.165 cm 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.705 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Obsidian black Silver
DISPLAY Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, 10 ms response rate Anti-reflective, anti-smudge
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8650U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
RAM 2 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 1 (SP111-33) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) (20LG)
Included Accessories Power adapter ThinkPad Pen Pro, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.372 W/kg (body), 1.372 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number C1BD -
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