Acer Spin 1 (SP111) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Spin 1 (SP111)
Acer Spin 1 (SP111)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 1 (SP111) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Review

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

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

touchscreen display

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

fewer connectivity options

Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sharp 2K display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 1 (SP111) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 1 (SP111) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.1 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.7 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Obsidian black Concrete grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 10 ms response rate Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 1216 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards - HDCP
SAR Value 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head), 0.99 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 33 51N
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