Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR). 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 3 (SP313-51N) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

includes stylus pen

average processor performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard feel

vivid display colors

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

modest storage options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.22 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.59 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Pure silver Storm grey
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 30 ms response rate Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Quad-level Cell (QLC) - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics 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 - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, 4096 pressure levels, Wacom Active ES technology (AES) Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
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 503K -
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