Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP513)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) and Acer Spin 5 (SP513). 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 5 (SP513-53N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

active stylus included

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP513) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid 3:2 display

360-degree hinge versatility

responsive touch screen

sturdy build quality

decent battery life

higher price point

limited port selection

moderate storage capacity

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) and Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
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86 % - Display
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.44 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.59 cm 30.05 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Steel grey Steel grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504 (QHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes Yes
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 25 ms response rate Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
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-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 5 (SP513)
Included Accessories Power adapter, active stylus USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Project Athena certified
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 50ZU 55N
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