Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 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 G3 Notebook)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.58 cm x 20.5 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver -
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card -
Features MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 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
HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G3 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus -
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall 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 - HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R1KX -
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