Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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 (1030 G2 Notebook)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 31.69 cm x 21.85 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
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) - 166
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Ultra Slim Design, Corning Gorilla glass, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA)
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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 - Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 256 GB SSD SATA - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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
Features MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Slots - Micro-SIM card
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
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Skype, LANDesk Management Suite, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Bingbar, HP Client Security, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP BIOSphere, HP Client Catalog, Absolute Persistence, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP JetAdvantage Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - HP DuraKeys, HP SureStart, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, 1 USB 3.1 charging port
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 - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Model Number R1KX -
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