Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)

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HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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

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Difference between Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) and HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) vs. HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.15 cm x 25.81 cm x 1.79 cm 31.69 cm x 21.85 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.28 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Steel grey -
DISPLAY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
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) - 166
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, narrow-bezel design Ultra Slim Design, Corning Gorilla glass, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA)
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - Micron 256 GB SSD SATA - triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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
BATTERY Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 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 Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Slots - Micro-SIM card
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)
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt)
2 x USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Skype, LANDesk Management Suite, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Bingbar, HP Client Security, HP Secure Erase, HP Security Manager, HP BIOSphere, HP Client Catalog, Absolute Persistence, HP Driver Packs, HP BIOS Config Utility, HP Device Access Manager, HP Image Assistant, HP JumpStart, HP JetAdvantage Connect, HP Noise Cancellation, HP System Software Manager
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 5 (SP515-51N) HP EliteBook x360 (1030 G2 Notebook)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Acer Active Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington 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 HP DuraKeys, HP SureStart, HP DriveLock, Pre-boot Authentication, 1 USB 3.1 charging port
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Model Number 565W -
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