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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

sleek lightweight design

fast charging support

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

standard audio quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.44 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.16 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Graphite
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - AMOLED
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 165
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, cinematic experience, gaming performance
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 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 - HD Yes - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 61.1 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
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
HDMI
USB-C
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.336 W/kg (body), 0.336 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.336 W/kg (body)
0.336 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 54N -
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