Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook). 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 (SP515-51N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touch display

strong build quality

backlit keyboard feature

decent battery life

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.81 cm x 1.79 cm 29 cm x 20.38 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminum
Colour Steel grey -
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 176
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 700 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, narrow-bezel design Ultra Slim Design, Direct Bonding technology, privacy filter, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Corning Gorilla glass 4
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - Micron 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, voice recognition, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 344A-AC - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 49.28 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, ClickPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad ClickPad with gesture support, glass with chemical etched surface
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, Password Manager, Windows Defender, HP Velocity, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP Credential Manager, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, HP Sure Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager, HP Client Security Suite Gen3, HP BIOSphere Gen3, HP JetAdvantage, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Workwise (free download), HP Management Integration Kit for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (free download), HP Sure Click
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1020 G2 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Pen USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor Hood sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology Power-on password, HP DuraKeys, Setup Password, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, adjustable angle (5 positions), HP Fast Charge, MIL-STD-810G tested, HP Sure Start Gen 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Model Number 565W -
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