Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

good battery life

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

reflective screen surface

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) and Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm 30.68 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.41 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Pure silver Iron grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate Anti-glare, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology JBL, Cortana Far-Field Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number R1KX 13IKB 81CT
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