Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook). 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 (SP314-21N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

affordable price

moderate processor speed

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 29 cm x 20.38 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 176
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 700 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 4
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features MU-MIMO Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 49.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, HP Sure Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Client Security Suite Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen3, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP Management Integration Kit for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (free download), HP Sure Click
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Hood sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 - Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, adjustable angle (5 positions), HP Fast Charge, MIL-STD-810G tested, HP Sure Start Gen 3
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Model Number R1KX -
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