Acer Spin 1 (SP114) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Spin 1 (SP114) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 1 (SP114) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

touchscreen display

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

basic graphics

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

limited storage options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 1 (SP114) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 1 (SP114) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.706 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Pure silver Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Glare, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N6000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 20.83 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 1 (SP114) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 (21FJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 31N -
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