Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP513) and Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N). 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) 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

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 5 (SP513) and Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP513) vs. Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.05 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.49 cm 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour Steel grey Pure silver
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, 30 ms response rate Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Qualcomm QCNFA344A - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
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) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Interfaces 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
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP513) Acer Spin 3 (SP314-21N)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus 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 Project Athena certified -
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 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
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 55N R1KX
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