Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2). 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 3 Pro Series (SP314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touch display

includes stylus pen

solid build quality

decent battery life

average color accuracy

moderate storage capacity

heavier than competitors

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

dim screen brightness

average processor performance

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Pure silver Graphite grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 54N -
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