Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) 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.

Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

vibrant 4k display

innovative garaged stylus

strong performance

good battery life

pricey for base model

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

heavier than competitors

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 Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) and Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) vs. Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.03 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.57 cm 32.5 cm x 23 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Iron grey | Mica Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Corning Gorilla glass, glare, CineCrystal, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
Rated Speed 3733 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.8 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga C940) Acer Spin 3 Pro Series (SP314)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen Power adapter, Acer Active Stylus
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 1.23 W/kg (body), 1.23 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 - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IIL 81Q9 54N
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