Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX). 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.

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 X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

solid overall performance

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.22 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.59 cm 31.04 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre, glass-fibre, polyamide
Colour Pure silver Black
DISPLAY Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 340 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72%
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Corning Gorilla glass 3, 30 ms response rate Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Quad-level Cell (QLC) - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.2 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
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, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 (20SX)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Acer Active Stylus ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.937 W/kg (body), 0.937 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 503K -
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