Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sharp 2K display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

limited port selection

average cpu performance

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP514) and ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP514) vs. ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm 31.15 cm x 22.34 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum
Colour Concrete grey Ponder blue
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 420 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 87% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, Less Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 12-core
Cache 18 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP514) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA)
Included Accessories Active stylus, USB-C power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Project Athena certified ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 51N KN117W
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