Acer Spin 1 (SP111) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Spin 1 (SP111) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 1 (SP111) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

touchscreen display

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good performance benchmarks

average color accuracy

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 1 (SP111) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 1 (SP111) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.1 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.7 cm 32 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Obsidian black Dual tone abyss blue
DISPLAY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 10 ms response rate Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Glass Panel, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Noise-cancellation technology, Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 1216 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga G2 IAP (21DM)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkBook Yoga Integrated Smart Pen
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head), 0.99 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 33 -
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