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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) and Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) vs. Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.44 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.59 cm 32.46 cm x 22.96 cm x 1.098 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey Shale black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 25 ms response rate Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, slim display frame, Acer Color Intelligence
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7Y75 / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720
Camera Features - HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 42.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
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
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513-53N) Acer Spin 7 Pro Series (SP714)
Included Accessories Power adapter, active stylus Power adapter, USB-C to USB Type A adapter
Integrated Options - G-sensor
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology MU-MIMO technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 50ZU 51
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