Samsung Galaxy Book Flex vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Acer Spin 5 (SP514)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Flex based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative qled display

flexible 2-in-1 design

built-in s pen

impressive battery life

strong build quality

premium price tag

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average speaker quality

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 Samsung Galaxy Book Flex and Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex vs. Acer Spin 5 (SP514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 22.72 cm x 1.49 cm 31.12 cm x 21.82 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.52 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Royal blue Concrete grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 420 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Outdoor viewable, slim bezel design, Quantum Dot Technology Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards SoundAlive -
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 69.7 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad, S Pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 3
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, UFS Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Acer Spin 5 (SP514)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Active stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Stain-proof, scratch-resistant, Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare Project Athena certified
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 HDCP
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 51N
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