ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) vs. Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) and Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314). 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.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touch display

includes stylus pen

solid build quality

decent battery life

average color accuracy

moderate storage capacity

heavier than competitors

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) and Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) vs. Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.7 cm x 22.475 cm x 1.76 cm 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Grey star Pure silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Premium, ASUS AudioWizard Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 9 hours
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AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password -
SAR Value 0.382 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (limb) 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 54N
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