Acer Spin 1 (SP111) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Spin 1 (SP111) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

robust build quality

good keyboard comfort

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited storage options

no high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 1 (SP111) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 1 (SP111) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.1 cm x 20.2 cm x 1.7 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Obsidian black Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.3" - 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 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 10 ms response rate Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
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)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
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, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 1216 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 1 (SP111) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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
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Model Number 33 -
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