HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514). 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.

HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged design

360-degree hinge flexibility

enhanced security features

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

average display resolution

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.7 cm x 20.37 cm x 2.12 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Jack black Concrete grey
DISPLAY HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features BrightView, Corning Gorilla glass 3 Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Celeron N5100 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy camera -
Video Resolutions 720p 1920 x 1080
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Features Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42.75 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Input AC 115-230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, digital pen, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, pick resistant Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Hotkey Support, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP Image Assistant (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP MAC Address Manager, HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Privacy Settings, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), myHP, Touchpoint Customiser for Commercial, HSA Fusion for Commercial, HSA Telemetry for Commercial, HP Smart Support, HP Manageability Integration Kit (free download), HP Quick Touch -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pro x360 (Fortis 11 G9 Notebook) Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart nPFC AC Adapter, HP Pen Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, hall sensor, gyroscope -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Automatic DriveLock, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, HP Sure Sense, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOSphere Gen 6, HP Sure Start Gen 7 Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, ICCP, BNCI HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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